Envoy pilots are now among the highest paid compared to peers at other regional airlines and national.
Higher pay rate than non-American Airlines Group regional carriers for First Officers (6%) and Captains (10%)
Pilot Supply Premium through Aug. 2024 — 50% added to your hourly rate!
Reach 750 hours? Move straight to Captain pay!
Part 121-experienced pilots receive 1:1 longevity match
We’re committed to giving our pilots the best Pay and Quality of Life possible. Whether it’s updating our bonuses to annual payments, giving you better trip schedules, increased Holiday Pay, or more days off — we’ve got you covered.
Here’s how the new Bonus Payout Schedule will go, with chunks of cash paid out during your entire journey from Envoy First Officer to American Airlines.
We understand that while bonus cash is nice, your Quality of Life is just as important as your paychecks. We believe that our new Quality of Life Perks* are some of the best in the industry!
NEWIndustry Experience Credit — Pilots with previous Part-121 experience can count their years of service toward compensation rates, vacation days and retirement benefits at Envoy. Those hours are also eligible for Captain Pay as a First Officer.
NEW Captain Pay as a First Officer—Receive Captain’s hourly rate at 750 hours while you fly as a First Officer.
NEW Long Call Reserve — Get at least 12 hours notice before your trip assignment.
NEWMinimum of 12 days off per month
NEW 1:2 Duty & 1:4 Trip Rigs — Get paid for your downtime on trips with fewer flights.
NEW 100% “Deadhead” Pay
NEW 150% Holiday Pay— Six paid holidays plus Halloween and the “Big Football Game”.
NEW 250-Hour Sick Bank Payout — Turn those unused sick days into extra pay days when you transition to American Airlines.
NEW Preferential Bidding System — Build your monthly schedule based on your preferences. (Coming soon!)
Preferred Crew Bases — Envoy shares hubs with American in Dallas/Fort Worth, Chicago, and Miami, with paid hotels for travelling to and from training.
Generous Commuter Policy — We offer up to four paid commuter hotels per month.
Fleet Renewal — Envoy will have a growing fleet of Embraer 170 and 175s. We also operate the Embraer 145.
ATP-CTP Course Paid — For those candidates who need to complete the exam prior to training.
Global Entry — We offer a $100-reimbursement for Global Entry/TSA Precheck memberships to speed you through security.
Play the video below and get a behind the scenes look at becoming an Envoy Pilot.
As a wholly owned subsidiary of American Airlines Group, Envoy is the largest regional airline provider for American, the world’s largest airline. And with an industry leading flow-through agreement to American, Envoy pilots have a direct path to a mainline flying career, with no additional interview required.
There’s never been a better, or more lucrative, time to become a pilot. With a starting pay rate for new hires of more than $50 per hour, increased sign-on bonuses, and opportunities for career advancement, Envoy is leading the industry in pilot compensation.
I really appreciate how Envoy provides pilots with opportunities to enhance their careers in ways that appeal to each individual person. Every pilot also has the opportunity to flow-through to American Airlines, which opens up many new possibilities, like flying larger aircraft, visiting international destinations and growing as a professional aviator.”
CA Brett Cavitt
Captain
One the best things I love about flying for Envoy is the friends I’ve made, because we all have a bond of what we do, not everybody can do it. My pilot friends and I will always be friends.”
Craig Wood
First Officer
When I was brand new, being young and a female, I used to feel like I had to prove myself, but over the years have learned that all of Envoy pilots have had wonderful training and wouldn't be here if they weren't qualified.”
Brittany Hanson
Captain
Envoy is a great place to start your career to get the training and experience you’ll need to join our world-class team at American. Envoy pilots receive outstanding training, competitive pay and travel privileges that span the entire American Airlines Network... All Envoy pilots have a direct path to American. If you want to Fly for American, you should look no further than Envoy.”
Robert Isom
CEO - American Airlines
I enrolled in Envoy’s program while working as a flight instructor at the U.S. Aviation Academy. I first heard about it at Western Michigan University, which also participates in the program. With the Cadet program, you can interview with Envoy while still building flight hours – and as soon as I reached the required hours, I went straight into the next training class."