July 3, 2024 3:40 pm ET
Pilots
June 20, 2024 6:37 pm ET -
American Latest to Halt Pilot Hiring
American says it plans to cease pilot hiring for the remainder of 2024. In a memo to conditionally-hired pilots on Thursday, the airline said all new hire classes would be paused through the end of the year as it evaluates…
June 13, 2024 10:20 am ET -
Private to Professional Pilot: The Value of Volunteering
Aviation is defined by communities. It is impossible to become a pilot, spotter, or enthusiast without finding some sort of community. Whether it be an EAA chapter, a spotting group, a flying club, or even just an online thread, it…
June 5, 2024 1:29 pm ET -
As Major Airlines Scale Back Pilot Hiring, Regional Carriers Still…
Even as most U.S. major airlines drastically reduce pilot hiring numbers this year, regional airlines aren't completely out of the woods yet. Major airlines have hired nearly 40% fewer pilots in Q1 2024 compared to the same period last year,…
May 29, 2024 9:50 pm ET -
Congress Shells Out Millions to Aid Pilot Shortage
Congress will distribute $80 million over the next four years to assist with pilot workforce development. These funds - included as part of the recent FAA Reauthorization Act - represent a substantial increase from the $25 million allocated in 2018.…
May 24, 2024 5:11 pm ET -
Spirit to Open 10th Pilot Base in Newark
Spirit announced on Friday the opening of a new crew base for pilots in Newark. This move is set to take effect in September 2024. Initially, the ultra-low-cost carrier (ULCC) expects to base approximately 200 pilots in Newark, with plans…