What is the University Aviation Association
The University Aviation Association (UAA) is a combined effort of 115 colleges and universities and is a professional association providing the voice of collegiate aviation to its members, the industry,…
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Greg Thomson
11 Tips for Landing Your First Pilot Job
You have a newly minted commercial pilot license and are ready to storm the job market! But it can be difficult getting your first pilot job. Even when there is…
DOT Has New Program to Help Veterans Become Commercial Pilots
A new program, called Forces to Flyers, is a three-year research initiative led by the U.S. Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT) to help veterans obtain the skills needed to become…
Boeing Rolls Out 777x Test Airframe
Boeing has provided a first look of the world’s largest twin-engine airliner. The “fully assembled” static test plane of the 777X-9 was rolled out of the Boeing facility in Everett,…
SkyWest Airlines Launches Pilot Pathway Program
SkyWest Airlines officially launched their pilot pathway program on September 5, 2018. The airline says their new Pathway program provides a direct path into the flight deck at SkyWest through…
FAA to Host Aviation Workforce Symposium On Thursday
Pilot and mechanic shortages will take center stage as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) hosts an Aviation Workforce Symposium to explore ways of helping the aviation industry meet staffing needs….
Pilot Shortage Leads to Some Firebombers Being Grounded
An increased need for aerial firefighting services as well the ongoing pilot shortage has led to grounding of as many as six aircraft at a time for Cal Fire. Cal…
California Pacific Airlines Starting Operations This November
California Pacific Airlines has announced that it will begin commercial operations this November starting with three destinations. The airline is based out of McClellan-Palomar Airport in Carlsbad, California (CLD) and…
10 Reasons Why Working As a Flight Instructor Might Be For You
1) Home Every Night If traveling isn’t your thing flight instructor is one of the few pilot jobs that will have you home every night. You will also have control…
Boeing Forecasts Strongest Demand for Pilots Will Be in Asia Pacific Region
In an updated Boeing Pilot & Technician Outlook report the aerospace manufacturer has forecasted that the greatest global demand for new civil aviation personnel over the next 20 years will…
American Aviation Act Introduced to Provide Pilot Training to Veterans
A bill introduced by U.S. Sen. John Hoeven (R-ND) and U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) seeks to provide flight training services to America’s military veterans seeking civilian pilot positions. If…
What’s Happening in Aviation #7
Strike three: 16 Ryanair flights cancelled due to Irish pilots’ 24-hour stoppage A group of Ryanair pilots has conducted their third planned strike due to a disagreement with the airline…