American Airlines provides world-class training through its state-of-the-art training centers located primarily at its flagship facilities in Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW). New hire pilots can expect to undergo a highly structured, comprehensive training program that includes initial ground school, systems training, simulator sessions, and line-oriented flight training.

Training begins with Indoctrination and systems classes, followed by full-motion simulator time specific to the assigned fleet. American Airlines operates a modern fleet that includes Airbus A320 family aircraft, Boeing 737-800s, 777s, and 787 Dreamliners, offering new pilots exposure to some of the most advanced flight decks in commercial aviation.

American maintains a strong culture of professionalism, standardization, and safety. The airline uses evidence-based training (EBT) and advanced recurrent programs to continuously develop pilot proficiency throughout their careers.

With the largest pilot group in the world and one of the most diversified fleets, American offers career progression opportunities through a well-established seniority system. From narrowbody to widebody, domestic to international, pilots at American are trained to lead the industry standard.