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American Airlines pilot requirements 2026
To fly for American Airlines, first officers need at least 1,500 hours. 1 open vacancy lists its own requirements below.
General requirements
| First officer, minimum hours | 1,500 hours |
|---|---|
| Licence and medical | FAA ATP (unrestricted) |
| Type rating | company-paid |
| Other | Age 23–65; US work authorization; FCC permit. Probation: 12 months or 400 credited hours plus the first recurrent training, whichever comes first (Section 14). |
Requirements in the open adverts (1)
| Vacancy | Total hours | Command (PIC) | Type rating | Licence | Age | English |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Officer | 1,500 hours | – | Not needed | – | – | – |
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