Dynasty Aviation is proud to introduce our students to the Piedmont Airlines Cadet Program, one of the most flexible and rewarding pathways to a regional airline career in the industry.
Cadets receive a $15,000 bonus, direct access to Piedmont's hiring pipeline, and a clear trajectory toward American Airlines. No school affiliation required. Build your hours your way.
A Fast Track to Your Career
This is what the journey looks like. From flight training to the regional flight deck, Piedmont cadets share what the program is really like and how they got there. If you're training at Dynasty Aviation, this is where your career can go.
The Piedmont Cadet Program is designed for pilots who are ready to take their career seriously. Once you reach 500 hours total time and hold your commercial multi-engine certificate with instrument rating, you're eligible to apply.
Cadets who complete the ATP-CTP course and exam are placed directly into Piedmont's next available new hire class with no additional interview required.
Through the American Airlines Cadet Academy, you can also access financing options for training from 0 to 500 hours, making this pathway accessible from day one at Dynasty Aviation.
$15,000 Cadet Bonus
Receive a $15,000 bonus when you join the program in support to help you focus on building hours and advancing your career.
Maximum Flexibility
Build hours however you want, wherever you want. No school lock-in, no instructor requirement. Piedmont offers the most flexible cadet program in the industry.
ATP-CTP Fully Covered
Piedmont pays for your ATP-CTP course and exam, plus hotel and ground transportation. No out-of-pocket costs for one of aviation's biggest career milestones.
No school affiliation is necessary. The Piedmont Cadet Program is open to any pilot who meets the minimum qualifications. Training at Dynasty Aviation puts you on a strong foundation, but cadets are free to build hours any way they choose.
Cadets receive a $15,000 bonus upon joining. Piedmont also covers the full cost of the ATP-CTP course and exam, including hotel accommodations and ground transportation during the course period.
No additional interview is required. Once you complete the ATP-CTP course and exam, you are placed directly into the next available new hire class at Piedmont Airlines.
Piedmont Airlines is a wholly owned subsidiary of American Airlines Group. Pilots who build experience and meet American Airlines' qualifications can advance to the mainline carrier, one of the largest airlines in the world.
Talk to a Dynasty Aviation team member or contact a Piedmont recruiter directly at flyPiedmont@aa.com. We're happy to walk you through what this pathway looks like starting from where you are in your training today.
Fly with a certified instructor, take the controls, and get a structured overview of the training process, aircraft systems, and next steps toward certification.
