Local airline offering sign-on bonus program in hopes of attracting ‘best talent’
A local airline group has announced its sign-on bonus program extension through March 31.
PSA Airlines, a subsidiary of American Airlines Group, Inc, is also offering premium pay through 2026.
“Direct Entry Captains with over 950 flight hours will receive a $100,000 sign-on bonus and top-tier pay starting at $146 per hour. Experienced First Officers with over 500 flight hours will receive a $75,000 sign-on bonus and top-tier pay starting at $90 per hour,” said a company spokesperson
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PSA said it is offering the pay in hopes of attracting the best talent and ensuring its customers can get to their destinations in a safe and timely manner.
Currently, PSA employs 1,800 pilots, but the CEO of PSA says that is not enough, and getting more pilots will help the company get back to pre-COVID levels.
“We would love to get between 100 and 200 pilots to come to the airline to help restore some of that flying. That’s a big ask and it takes time and that’s exactly what we did yesterday to make sure people understand that we are going to lead this industry when it comes to comp and if they’re not pleased with where they are or they see the opportunity that it is. We’re open for business. And we’ll have them, we’ll train them and we’ll put them on the flight line in 4 months,” said Dion Flannery, President and CEO of PSA Airlines.
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In addition to the compensation package and sign-on bonus, PSA is also offering training courses for CRJ pilots, five commutable bases, career opportunities outside the cockpit, monthly commuter hotel benefits, and travel privileges the spokesperson told News Center 7.
“We’ve developed an incredible group of pilots at PSA, and I’m proud to reward their commitment to our airline,” said Keith Stamper, Vice President of Flight Operations. “Through several important investments, we’ve worked to improve the quality of life for our pilots and build the talent pipeline needed to position our airline for long-term success.”
More information about PSA and how to apply is located on their website.
