Pilots

A group of over two dozen former students has filed a lawsuit against United Aviate Academy (UAA) and United Airlines in a federal court.

Despite the headlines of a pilot hiring slowdown, there are still many available career opportunities for aspiring aviators. 

A recent study has provided strong evidence that beards do not interfere with the effectiveness of oxygen masks for airline pilots.

The academy, which is just a short walking distance from the country’s only airport, which is located in Vágar, will feature two full flight simulators.

The retired pilot claimed the airline was trying to ‘silence’ her over comments she made about February’s Endeavor Air crash.

So, why not explore the possibilities? As an airline pilot, the sky’s the limit when you have your own set of wings waiting in the hangar.

WestJet may soon start hiring temporary foreign pilots. The low-cost carrier continues to face a shortage of pilots, particularly in the left seat.

He added that the Flexjet crew had a “decent amount of experience,” but a process to review their certificates is underway by the FAA.

The union representing around 16,000 American Airlines pilots issued a stern warning to its members last week about continued restricted airspace violations.

Negotiations between ALPA and FedEx have been underway for around four years. Their contract became amendable in November 2021.