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And with its unmatched flow-through agreement with American Airlines, Envoy offers a direct path to fly for the largest mainline carrier in the world.<\/p>\nWe’re pleased to announce a new Rotor Transition Program (RTP) to help military pilots make the transition to a civilian aviation career.<\/p>\n
By using Veterans Administration (VA) benefits and Envoy funding, former service members can take advantage of the reduced ATP minimum flight experience requirement of only 750 total flight hours. Pilots will obtain the necessary fixed wing experience and flight ratings at Envoy\u2019s partner flight school, Coast Flight Training in San Diego. Once airline minimums are reached, pilots are eligible for the company-paid ATP-CTP course and receive up to $22,100 signing bonus on their first day of new hire training. Combined with industry-leading starting pay, Envoy First Officers can earn nearly $60,000 during their first year.<\/p>\n
\u201cMany helicopter pilots who are serving today may not realize that a career in commercial aviation is attainable,\u201d said Captain Ric Wilson, Vice President Flight Operations. \u201cWith the solid foundation in aviation gained as a military pilot and the financial assistance and mentoring provided by Envoy, both rotor and fixed-wing pilots can achieve their dream of flying commercial jets in just a matter of months.\u201d<\/p>\n
And with its unmatched flow-through agreement with American Airlines, Envoy offers a direct path to fly for the largest mainline carrier in the world.<\/p>\n
Pilots who flow through from Envoy to the mainline make up half of every American new hire class \u2013 in fact, more than 60% of American\u2019s new hires since 2013 came from Envoy. American receives thousands of applications from qualified pilots, who are vying for less than 150 positions they plan to fill \u201coff the street\u201d this year. Envoy\u2019s guaranteed flow means our pilots have a direct path to the world\u2019s largest airline \u2013 without having to interview with American or compete against all those other applicants.<\/p>\n
\u201cWith our new Rotor Transition Program, veterans can turn their love of flying into a full-time career,\u201d added Wilson. \u201cAnd with our industry-leading pay, a comprehensive package of life, health and retirement benefits and American Airlines Group profit sharing, your quality of life with Envoy is unmatched.\u201d<\/p>\n