NEWSApr 28, 2023SkyWest Tackles Pilot Shortage With New Part 135 SubsidiaryAs the pilot shortage in America continues to inflict challenges on small towns, SkyWest is moving forward with its new charter model to provide more on-demand service with less-trained pilots to enable more pilot availability.Read More →
NEWSApr 26, 2023Emirates Commemorates World Pilots' Day by Honoring the Journeys of its AviatorsEmirates celebrates World Pilots' Day by honoring its skilled aviators and simultaneously pursuing the recruitment of experienced Captains and First Officers.Read More →
NEWSMar 09, 2023Delta Pilots Announce Historic New ContractThe most innovative airline in the U.S. has done it again: Delta pilots will now lead the nation in pay for most positions and provide one of the most compelling pilot experiences. With the deal resulting in raises upwards of 30%, it is expected that the rest of the industry will follow in lockstep soon. Read More →
INFORMATIONALFeb 24, 2023Aviation as a Career Choice: Why it's a Great Option for College StudentsIf you're a college student and you're struggling to find a career path, aviation might be a good option for you. There will be a growing demand for qualified individuals right through the end of this decade meaning qualified pupils will have numerous job prospects upon completing higher education.Read More →
INFORMATIONALJan 27, 2023Attending an Aviation University in the US: The Pros and ConsIf you have been considering attending an aviation university in the United States, then you know the decision is complex. While it provides you with specialized training and networking opportunities, it is a heavy responsibility.Read More →
INFORMATIONALOct 24, 2022What Are Some Great Paths to Becoming a Career Pilot?You may be a foreigner to aviation and you want to be a pilot someday but just aren't sure where to start. Or you may be a student pilot already but just aren't sure where to go next with this passion deep inside of you. If you are one of these hopefully by the end of this you will have a better understanding of where you want to go.Read More →
NEWSSep 05, 2022Hundreds of Flights Cancelled After Lufthansa Pilots StrikeThe Vereinigung Cockpit (VC) union stated that Lufthansa pilots would begin a 24-hour strike starting at midnight Thursday. The reason: the airline's 5,000-member union went on strike after being denied a requested 5.5% pay increase and automatic inflation bumps. The pilots are also seeking a new pay and holiday structure that Lufthansa said would bring staff costs up 40% or around 900 million euros ($899 USD) within the next two years.Read More →
STORIESSep 05, 2022Hiring in Aviation is Back on the RiseThe impacts of COVID-19 on the aviation industry cannot be understated. A previous report from 2020 noted how despite being one of the largest aircraft manufacturers, Airbus still cut around 15,000 jobs during the pandemic. The company claimed to not expect air traffic to recover to pre-pandemic levels before 2023, and potentially as late as 2025. Now in 2022, an in-depth analysis shows a slow return to normalcy, and hiring in aviation is expected to climb as the pandemic wanes.Read More →
NEWSJul 11, 2022American Airlines Triples Pilots' Pay Amid Recent Scheduling GlitchAmerican Airlines triples its pilot's pay amid a glitch that caused pilots to drop hundreds of trips. Read More →
NEWSJul 03, 2022Computer Glitch Leaves American Airlines Flights Without PilotsA glitch in American Airlines' pilot scheduling system has left flights without crews. The airline worked to minimize the problem but issues still linger.Read More →
