Reality is better than advertised - Ground Instructor PSA Airlines Employee Review

5.0
Dec 21, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

If the firehose method of learning is not for you but you still want to make it to the airlines, this is your path forward. Teach students for as long as you need to in order to solidify your own knowledge and help prepare candidates to fly the CRJ. It's very rewarding on all fronts. Other pros include a generous salary, meal reimbursement, full health care options, and all the same flight benefits pilots receive, as well as a fully supportive management staff.

Cons

If the end goal is a flight seat you do not build seniority as a ground instructor. You must wait until you receive a class date. Only other con (but acceptable) is that even though this is a commutable position it is subject to the needs of the company so there may be a lot of time away from home unless you live locally.

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PSA Airlines Response
4mo
Thank you for sharing such thoughtful feedback. We’re glad to hear you’ve found the Ground Instructor role rewarding and that the support, benefits, and experience have been positive. We appreciate your notes on commuting and scheduling, and we’ll share this with the team as we continue improving the role and overall experience. Thank you for being part of PSA.

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5.0
Jun 8, 2026
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Pros

Good training program with good instruction.

Cons

The current wait for IOE is a bit long, so I’m hoping chair flying and running through all of the procedures is enough to not end up too rusty.

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PSA Airlines Response
8h
Thank you for your feedback and for being part of the PSA Airlines team. We’re glad to hear you had a positive training experience. We understand the wait for IOE can be challenging and appreciate your patience as you prepare to take the next step. Wishing you continued success in your career with PSA!
4.0
May 22, 2026
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Pros

1. Incredible work-life balance. The team is incredibly collaborative and there to help out. There are plenty of opportunities to take ownership and step in where you would like to make decisions backed by data. Everyone understands life outside of work is real and is not just accommodating to it but encouraging prioritizing that. 2. The autonomy given to employees to do their job as they see fit is incredible. 3. Travel benefits. I went to London last weekend to watch a soccer game for the cost of taxes.

Cons

1. Corporate red tape. For being under the American Airlines umbrella, I would've assumed we would be more established. It feels like a startup in some ways with the red tape and scissors being held by American. This just slows things down. 2. Vacation days lag behind the market. Other companies have 4-5 weeks or unlimited PTO. For a company that runs on business travel and vacations, I would've thought that the emphasis on the need to vacation would be higher as you get 10 days to start + 2 jetaway days (floating holidays) + 4 days of personal time (meant for appts and sick days). 3. Salary expectations not met. However the room for growth within the company counters this.

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PSA Airlines Response
2w
Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad to hear you’re excited about the growth and opportunities at PSA. We recognize the challenges that come with evolving systems and processes, and we’re committed to continuous improvement to better support our team.
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