We\u2019re excited to announce that Envoy will re-open New York\u2019s LaGuardia International Airport (LGA) as a base of operations, beginning in early 2017.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis exciting development is just the latest in a string of great news for Envoy,\u201d said Dee Temples, Senior Vice President Air Operations. \u201cAnd yet another tangible result of our team\u2019s hard work and dedication to operational excellence.\u201d<\/p>\n
As early as the first quarter, Envoy will once again have Pilots, Flight Attendants and Mechanics based at LaGuardia, joining their colleagues who currently provide ground handling services for other American Eagle flights. The carrier will operate the Embraer 145\/140 family of aircraft from LaGuardia to destinations in the U.S. and Canada.<\/p>\n
\u201cNew York is one of the world\u2019s largest and most influential commercial, financial and cultural centers \u2013 and we\u2019re delighted to soon be open for business in the Northeast once again,\u201d added Temples. \u201cEnvoy is looking forward to providing exceptional American Eagle service to a key part of the American Airlines global network.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis development is also great news for many of our employees who live in the Northeast, who will be able to work closer to their homes and families,\u201d said Temples. \u201cWe anticipate that many of our pilot candidates will be able to bid for these New York vacancies, earning a $20,000 signing bonus on their first day of training.\u201d<\/p>\n
Envoy offers an unmatched opportunity for pilots seeking a long-term flying career, with new hire pilots able to earn more than $58,000 their first year on the job.<\/p>\n
\u201cEnvoy\u2019s new industry-leading starting pay \u2013 along with our up to $20,000 signing bonus, $20,000 First Officer retention bonus and guaranteed flow-through to fly for American Airlines, without any further interview \u2013 means our pilots will be among the most highly compensated in the industry,\u201d said Ric Wilson, Vice President Flight Operations. \u201cNow, and throughout their flying career.\u201d<\/p>\n