United Pilots have recently reported reaching an impasse on contract negotiations with United Airlines management. The disagreement is over the airline’s desire for the pilots union to agree to change…
Alaska flying often conjures up thoughts of rugged flying through vast landscapes. Of daring pilots that risk adverse conditions to get vital supplies into remote villages and settlements. And of…
Whether your goal is to fly for a small local operator that has you home every night or to globe trot in a state of the art jet, or anywhere…
The pilot career is often viewed as glamorous. Flying airplanes and seeing the world is a dream of many. But there are also some challenges to the career as well….
The aviation sector will continue to grow at a fast pace world wide. As the sector grows so does the number of qualified men and women required to successfully manage…
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…
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…
Working as a Cargo Pilot can be a stable, rewarding, and lucrative career. Here’s some reasons you might want to give it another thought: 1) Cargo Employment is More Stable…
A report by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) says that some flight schools are having to scale back operations or turn away students due to pilot hiring demand from regional…
The debate is again heating up as to whether new rules requiring an Airline Transport Pilot Rating to fly as a first officer in airline operations are necessary. The rule…
Thinking about becoming a professional pilot? There’s a lot of good reasons to get started right now. I am writing this post from the perspective of someone who worked as…
