Pilots

Southwest pilots overwhelmingly approved a new contract on Monday, which includes 50% pay raises over the life of the agreement.

Major U.S. airlines hired 6.2% fewer pilots year-over-year in 2023, according to data from pilot career advisory firm FAPA.

The airline and its pilots inked a long-awaited tentative agreement on Wednesday, which would see 50% pay increases over five years.

Despite record hiring at some low-cost airlines, many have turned into a leaky bucket as pilots leave for larger airlines after just a few months on the job.

Southwest and its pilots have reached an agreement-in-principle (AIP) on a new contract. The union announced the AIP on Tuesday.

The private aviation firm will give potential pilots a direct pathway to the right seat at Southwest, joining a handful of similar operators.

The union representing some EVA Air pilots is looking for pay raises and better career opportunities with plans to vote on a strike action in two weeks.

The Dallas-based airline training program has trained an industry-leading number of pilots in just a few years, riding the waves of continuing high-demand.

The airline just had one of its highest ever months of hiring for new pilots with additional classes already being planned for 2024.

According to data from pilot career advisory group FAPA, major U.S. airlines hired a total of 2,116 pilots between September and October.