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From the start of pilot training through to advanced pilot certificates and ratings. The pilot training blog includes updates on pilot training, certification, and new training methods. Stay informed on changes in the pilot training industry and what these changes mean for the pilot career. Know about new training programs as pilot employers introduce them.

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FlightSafety Offers to Pay for Flight Instructor Training

FlightSafety International has developed an employment/training program where selected individuals can obtain their flight instructor certificates for free. Pilots holding a Commercial License, Single and Multi-Engine Land with Instrument Privileges […]

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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, […]

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 […]

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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 […]

Pilot Learning to Fly

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 […]

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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 […]

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Republic Airways Launches LIFT Aviation Training Academy

Republic Airways has announced that it will open a new aviation training school based at Indianapolis International Airport, saying it is opening the new school to “make a career as a commercial […]

Pilot Learning to Fly

Airlines Are Cannibalizing Training Pipeline and Deepening Pilot Shortage

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 […]

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Pilots Should Have Experience Before Flying Airliners

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 […]

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JetBlue Pilot Gateway Program Provides Employment Path for New Pilots

JetBlue is looking to add as many as 48 pilot candidates to its new training program in 2018. The program began a couple years ago to open up a pilot […]

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