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University & Commercial Flight Schools

Expedite your path to First Officer, while you build your flight hours.

Envoy’s Cadet Program is designed to help the most promising university and commercial flight school student pilots make a smooth transition from the classroom to the regional cockpit.

Once you are employed as a Flight Instructor at one of our numerous affiliate programs, we may offer you financial assistance* and provide you with all the benefits of being an Envoy employee. Benefits will include travel privileges for you and your immediate family on American Airlines flights; comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage; 401(k) retirement with company match contributions; American Airlines Group profit sharing; and paid vacation and sick time accrual.

Cadet Program Levels

Pilots accepted into the Cadet Program will receive various levels of support as their certifications, training, and experience grow.

 

Qualifications Requirements Benefits
Cadet Private Pilot Certificate Be enrolled in a partner school and successfully complete an HR interview Mentorships, internships and promotional materials
Senior Cadet Commercial Pilot Certificate with Multi-engine and Instrument Airplane Ratings Successfully complete the entire interview process (HR and Tech) Mentorships, internships  and promotional materials. Start your transition to Cadet Instructor
Cadet Instructor Certified Flight Instructor Certificate with Instrument Airplane Ratings Pass the Internal Review Board and sign a Letter of Commitment Mentorship and promo materials, Employment Benefits, Travel Privileges

Additional Details:

  • Upon reaching ATP/R-ATP minimum flight experience requirements, Envoy will pay for the ATP/CTP course for qualified candidates needing to complete the ATP written exam prior to new hire training. Hotel accommodations and ground transportation during the ATP/CTP course will be provided.
  • Cadets successfully completing the ATP-CTP course and written exam will be placed into the next available new hire class at Envoy upon reaching minimums, with no additional interview required.
Cadet University/Flight Schools:
Advanced Air Arizona State University ATP Flight School Auburn University Bridgewater State University CAE Oxford Aviation Academy Coast Flight Training Cochise College Cornerstone Aviation Flight Schools CTI Professional Flight Training Embry-Riddle Aero University – Daytona Embry-Riddle Aero University – Prescott Florida Institute of Technology Heritage Flight Academy Illinois Aviation Academy Kent State L3 Airline Academy LeTourneau University Liberty University McAir Aviation Northwestern Michigan College The Ohio State University Oklahoma State University Purdue University Skyborne SkyWarrior Flight School Southeastern Oklahoma State Southern Illinois University U.S. Aviation Academy University of Central Missouri University of Dubuque University of Nebraska at Omaha University of North Dakota University of Oklahoma U.S. Sport Aircraft | Thrust Flight Utah State University Utah Valley University Western Michigan University
  For more information, please contact Envoy Pilot Recruitment at (972) 374-5607 or email Envoy.Cadet@aa.com.