"Today marks an important step toward a bright
future at the new American" said Capt. John
Hale, American's Vice President – Flight. "We're
providing our current pilots with the strongest
career advancement and growth opportunities in
more than a decade, while continuing to build a
premier airline and world-class employer they
can be proud to fly for throughout their
careers.
“American takes great pride in the exceptional
quality of our pilots, and we're excited to
continue building our team through this
selective hiring and recruitment process. We're
confident that our proposed merger with US
Airways will provide even greater opportunities
for all of our people."
American currently anticipates the need to
initially hire approximately 45 to 50 pilots per
month through at least summer 2014, including
pilots from American Eagle Airlines, Inc. and
the appropriate balance from external sources. The
comprehensive hiring process will include an
online assessment evaluating each pilot's skill
set, experience and compatibility with
American's brand values; interviews; and a
multi-step background check process.
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