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‘Miracle on the Hudson’ First Officer Retires
Jeff Skiles has retired from American Airlines after a decades-long flying career. Skiles is best known as the first officer on US Airways flight 1549, which landed in the Hudson River in 2009. While Capt. Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger retired from…
November 13, 2024 10:00 am ET -
Which U.S. Airlines Are Hiring Pilots? [November 2024]
Airlines across the United States hired record numbers of pilots throughout 2022 and 2023. However, many carriers have slowed or paused hiring in 2024. Carriers have cited a variety of reasons for their reduced hiring plans, ranging from changing business…
November 11, 2024 10:50 am ET -
97% of Allegiant Pilots Vote to Strike
Allegiant pilots have overwhelmingly voted to strike, the Teamsters union said in a press release. The airline’s 1,300 pilots have been in negotiations for nearly four years, securing a short-term contract extension in 2023. With 97.4% of pilots voting to…
November 8, 2024 10:23 am ET -
Ultimate Home Flight Simulator Setup for Airline Pilots
Flight simulators have become an essential tool in modern aviation training, offering unparalleled opportunities to hone flying skills in a controlled and safe environment. These sophisticated systems are designed to mimic real-world flying, providing pilots with a realistic platform to…
November 2, 2024 10:29 am ET -
Day One at Your New Airline: What to Expect
Hello, and welcome to the Lessons From the Line column. As a way of quick introduction, we, the authors of this column (Richard, Andrew, and Jolanda) have flown at the regionals and majors, domestically and internationally, in the right and…