PSA Airlines (American)
PSA Cadet Program
Last checked October 16, 2026. Confirm on the official page before you apply or pay.
Last checked October 16, 2026. Confirm on the official page before you apply or pay.
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Who it's for
At least a Private Pilot certificate; current flight student or actively instructing CFI; ≤3 checkride failures; able to get 1st-class medical, passport, FCC permit; ≤700 hrs if… Show more
At least a Private Pilot certificate; current flight student or actively instructing CFI; ≤3 checkride failures; able to get 1st-class medical, passport, FCC permit; ≤700 hrs if R-ATP eligible or ≤1,200 hrs if you need full ATP.
Cost and financing
$15,000 tuition reimbursement ($7,500 after Senior Cadet interview + $7,500 within 500 hrs of minimums); PSA pays ATP-CTP (~$5,000 value) with hotel.
Partner schools
No partner-school requirement found.
Application window
Official job posting 'Pilot Cadet Program' (iCIMS ID 2021-3246) was live when checked. Three stages: HR interview, technical (Senior Cadet), Cadet Instructor check-in.
Notes
Flow to American with no extra interview after PSA requirements (about 2 years as captain per PSA).
Questions
Is PSA Cadet Program accepting applications?
Status at last check (2026-10-16): Rolling. Official job posting 'Pilot Cadet Program' (iCIMS ID 2021-3246) was live when checked. Three stages: HR interview, technical (Senior Cadet), Cadet Instructor check-in.
Who is PSA Cadet Program for?
At least a Private Pilot certificate; current flight student or actively instructing CFI; ≤3 checkride failures; able to get 1st-class medical, passport, FCC permit; ≤700 hrs if R-ATP eligible or ≤1,200 hrs if you need full ATP.
What does PSA Cadet Program cost?
$15,000 tuition reimbursement ($7,500 after Senior Cadet interview + $7,500 within 500 hrs of minimums); PSA pays ATP-CTP (~$5,000 value) with hotel.
When was PSA Cadet Program last checked?
2026-10-16. Confirm on the official page before you apply, pay, or turn another path down.