Southwest Pilots Reach Preliminary Agreement
Southwest and its pilots have reached an agreement-in-principle (AIP) on a new contract. The union announced the AIP on Tuesday.
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Thrive Aviation Joins Southwest’s Pilot Pathways Program
The private aviation firm will give potential pilots a direct pathway to the right seat at Southwest, joining a handful of similar operators.
EVA Air Pilots Could Walk Off the Job
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.
ATP Flight School Graduates 20,000th Airline Transport Pilot
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.
United Doubles Down on Pilot Hiring, Sets New Record
The airline just had one of its highest ever months of hiring for new pilots with additional classes already being planned for 2024.
U.S. Pilot Hiring Plateaus in September and October
According to data from pilot career advisory group FAPA, major U.S. airlines hired a total of 2,116 pilots between September and October.
Hoping to Improve Pilot Attrition, Southern Airways Partners with Wheels Up
Southern Airways Express is partnering with Wheels Up in hopes to retain experienced pilots by giving them a defined career progression path.
FAA Launches First-Of-Its-Kind Committee On Pilots’ Mental Health
The FAA announced on Thursday it will establish a Pilot Mental Health Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC) to address the issue.
FedEx Advises Pilots to Fly at Regional Airline
A downturn in demand has prompted Fedex to tell its pilots to go fly at a regional airline, which is offering lucrative signing bonuses.
Private to Professional Pilot: Backing Up Visual Approaches
Even if automated, having extra backups can guide pilots through critical phases of flight, especially during various approach conditions.
