US Regional Airline, Piedmont Airlines, Launches Tour Including Promoting Flight Training and Offer Scholarships

Piedmont Airlines, a wholly owned subsidiary of the American Airlines Group, is excited to announce its upcoming nationwide Aviation Career Exploration Tour. This tour aims to inspire and guide individuals interested in pursuing a career in aviation by offering unique opportunities to interact with industry professionals, explore aviation schools, and learn about scholarship and career advancement opportunities.

The tour has begun on National Aviation Day, August 19, and will wind from New Jersey to Florida with celebrations in 12 locations including Trenton, Pittsburgh, Charlotte and Orlando.

Event Highlights:

Interactive sessions with aviation professionals, including pilots and maintenance expertsTours of aviation institutes and academiesInformation on scholarship programs and financial assistance for aspiring aviatorsPrize giveaways, including AAdvantage Miles and valuable aviation gearSpecial appearances by chief pilots and industry iconsOpportunities to explore career paths in aviation, from flight operations to aircraft maintenance

“We are celebrating aviation and introducing a new generation to aviation careers,” said Jacqueline Jennings, vice president of People and Communications at Piedmont. “Piedmont is growing and hiring in just about every department from pilots and maintenance technicians to payroll and recruiting. Anyone who ever considered a career in aviation is welcome to come out and visit with us.”

Piedmont operates a growing fleet of Embraer 145 regional aircraft and runs ground operations at more than 80 airport locations across the United States. Incentives for joining Piedmont range from full tuition payment for aircraft maintenance technicians to $100,000 for experienced pilots willing to fly for Piedmont for two years.

“Piedmont offers stability and growth in an industry that has seen some turbulence,” added Edward Leverton, vice president of Flight Operations. “Many of our pilots have come from other airlines because they know Piedmont will be beneficial professionally and financially. We just make it easy.”

Everyone is welcome to visit the bus over the two-week journey. Piedmont will also land an Embraer 145 in three locations (see below) and open the aircraft up for tours. Students interested in flying or maintenance are encouraged to attend.

Schedule of Events:

Saturday, August 19Trenton, NJInfinity Flight School 10 W Piper Ave, Ewing Township, NJ 0862810 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. ETCatered lunch at 1 p.m. (while supplies last)AAdvantage miles giveaway$1,000 scholarship available for a student attending Infinity Flight School

Sunday, August 20Pittsburgh, PAPittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics (PIA) School of Specialized Technology5 Allegheny County Airport, West Mifflin, PA 1512211:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.$1,000 scholarship for a student attending PIA-PittsburghSonic Tools backpack giveaway

Monday, August 21Manassas, VAChantilly Air – Manassas Regional Airport10660 Skyview Terrace UNIT 100, Manassas, VA 201103:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. ETAAdvantage Miles giveawaySee yourself in the Flight Deck on Piedmont’s Embraer 145

Tuesday, August 22Norfolk, VAAviation Institute of Maintenance (AIM)2329 E Little Creek Rd, Norfolk, VA 2351810:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. ET

Norfolk Tides Baseball Game Harbor Park150 Park Avenue, Norfolk, VA 235105:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. ET

$1,000 scholarship for a student attending AIM-NorfolkSonic Tools backpack giveawayStay cool with an ice cream truck vendorWin tickets to the Norfolk Tides game on 8/22

Wednesday, August 23New Bern, NCD2 Flight Academy 820 Aviation Dr, New Bern, NC 2856210:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. ET$1,000 Veteran scholarship to a student attending D2Half-price discovery flights at D2Cookout by Piedmont AirlinesSee yourself in the flight deck of Piedmont’s Embraer 145

Thursday, August 24Myrtle Beach, SC:Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics (PIA)1038 Shine Ave, Myrtle Beach, SC 2957710:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. ET

Myrtle Beach Pelicans Baseball Game Pelicans Ballpark1251 21st Ave N, Myrtle Beach, SC 295777:05 p.m. ET$1,000 Scholarship for a student attending PIA-Myrtle BeachSonic Tools backpack giveawayWin tickets to the Myrtle Beach Pelicans baseball game

Friday, August 25Charlotte, NCCLT Old Terminal – 4700 Yorkmont Rd, Charlotte, NC, 282089:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. ETOn-site hiring event for Piedmont Ground HandlingInternal career fair for current team membersAAdvantage Miles giveaway

Saturday, August 26Atlanta, GA: DeKalbPeachtree Airport2000 Airport Rd, Atlanta, GA 30341 Parking lot at the base of ATC tower10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. ETMeet one of Piedmont’s chief pilotsAAdvantage Miles GiveawayCatered lunch

Sunday, August 27Daytona Beach, FLEpic Flight Academy1919 N Dixie Fwy Suite B, New Smyrna Beach, FL 3216810:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. ETBBQ food truck$1,000 scholarship for a student attending EpicAAdvantage Miles giveaway

Monday, August 28Orlando, FLLake Eola Park512 East Washington St, Orlando, FL2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. ETAAdvantage Mile giveawaysMeet one of Piedmont’s chief pilotsDirect Entry Captain Social at 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. with food

Tuesday, August 29Fort Lauderdale, FLFort Lauderdale Executive Airport2031 NW 53rd St Building 2A, Suite 200, Fort Lauderdale, FL 333091:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. ETAAdvantage Mile giveawaysPizza will be delivered to five flight schools in the area

Wednesday, August 30Lakeland, FLAerospace Center for Excellence4075 James C. Ray Dr, Lakeland, FL 3381110:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. ETSee yourself in the Flight Deck of Piedmont’s Embraer 145Meet stunt pilot Susan Dacy, sponsored by Piedmont

About Piedmont Airlines

Piedmont Airlines is a wholly owned subsidiary of American Airlines Group headquartered in Salisbury, Maryland. Piedmont operates 250 flights per day with a fleet of Embraer 145 regional aircraft, providing passenger service into American Airlines hubs in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Charlotte, North Carolina. Piedmont’s award-winning ground handling team provides safe, reliable ground service to American Airlines passengers in 80 cities across the United States. Piedmont employs over 10,000 aviation specialists from coast to coast.

Source: Piedmont AirlinesPhoto Credit: Piedmont Airlines(shown as meta image)