Frontier Slows Pilot Hiring Pipeline
Ultra-low-cost carrier (ULCC) Frontier is slowing down hiring from its pilot pipeline programs, the airline confirmed to AirlineGeeks.
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Southwest Pilots Ratify New $12 Billion Contract
Southwest pilots overwhelmingly approved a new contract on Monday, which includes 50% pay raises over the life of the agreement.
Major U.S. Airlines Hire Fewer Pilots in 2023
Major U.S. airlines hired 6.2% fewer pilots year-over-year in 2023, according to data from pilot career advisory firm FAPA.
FLYING Media Group Acquires FindaPilot.com
FLYING Media Group (FMG) has acquired FindaPilot.com, a website which matches a wide-array of pilots with over 4,000 aviation employers.
Former American CEO’s New Charity Looks to Break Down Barriers
Former American Airlines CEO Doug Parker is back in the limelight again after he retired from a nearly decade-long career leading the world’s largest airline.
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.
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.
The Hidden Aspects of Pilot Careers: Questions We Often Neglect
Herb Kelleher, the former CEO of Southwest Airlines, aptly captured this in his famous quote: “You can’t have a midlife crisis in the airline industry because every day is a crisis.”
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.
