Hiring

Sun Country CEO Jude Bricker said the airline isn’t struggling with retention and hasn’t had a pilot leave in months.

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

ALPA President Capt. Jason Ambrosi delved into the debated pilot shortage and shake-ups in Washington during an interview with AirlineGeeks.

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

Newly-appointed Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy confirmed the Federal Aviation Administration is keeping all safety-related positions in place.

United CEO Scott Kirby said the carrier will “continue to hire based on merit” during a Q&A with reporters at the end of last week’s earnings call.

Many U.S. airlines have hinted at more moderated hiring numbers in 2025 following the record-setting post-COVID numbers.

The airline will suspend nonunion hiring and promotions. Most summer internship offers will also be paused, he said in the memo on Monday.

Delta leaders say corporate policies around diversity, equity, and inclusion, along with sustainability, are “critical” to its business.

Hawaiian Airlines is planning to hire over 200 employees to fly and service its new West Coast routes previously flown by its parent carrier Alaska Airlines.