This Six-Figure Career Path is Booming Right Now
September 19th, 2021
With the travel demand increasing, the pilot shortage has created lucrative careers for commercial pilots.
Airline Hiring News
Major airlines are always looking to hire trained pilots! As we learn of new job openings in the world of aviation, we'll post brief announcements and job requirements here.
Piedmont Airlines is offering more than $180,000 in potential bonuses to recruit and retain pilots amid a massive shortage
August 31st, 2021
Pilots flying for American Airlines’ regional carrier subsidiary Piedmont Airlines are eligible to earn over $180,000 in retention bonuses. Envoy Air and PSA Airlines are also offering generous bonuses, up to $150,000.
Airline Pilots are in Demand
August 28th, 2021
With travel surging again, airline pilots are in high demand, and six-figure salaries are common.
Even Airlines Like Southwest are Having a Harder Time Recruiting New Workers
August 15th, 2021
The same day Southwest announced profits of $348 million, the company’s CEO said it is harder than ever to recruit new employees. Southwest is known for high wages and generous profit-sharing.
Wizz Air Reveals Plans To Hire 4,600 Pilots By 2030
August 6th, 2021
Wizz Air, based in Hungary and serving 44 countries, has announced plans to hire 4,600 pilots within the next 9 years.
FedEx plans to hire 3,000 in Memphis, 80,000 nationwide
August 6th, 2021
FedEx is adding 3,000 workers to its base in Memphis and 80,000 nationwide. This hiring surge will include pilots.
Airlines combat pilot shortage by fast-tracking trainees
July 31st, 2021
United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and American Airlines are in need of pilots, so they are fast-tracking trainees. An estimated 5,000 airline pilots in the U.S. retired during the pandemic, and the major airlines need 5,000 to 6,000 pilots a year.
American Airlines unveils plans to hire over 1,300 pilots next year
July 30th, 2021
American Airlines has announced plans to hire 1,300 additional pilots by the end of 2022. Vice President of Operations Chip Long said, “New hire classes will resume in September and will include flow form Envoy, Piedmont and PSA, as well as pilots who were hired at the onset of the pandemic.”
American Airlines to ramp up pilot hiring
July 22nd, 2021
American Airlines expects to hire 350 pilots this year and an additional 1,000 next year. Vice President Chip Long said the company is “full speed ahead with plans to continue recruiting, hiring, and training the best and most diverse pilots in the business.”
Southwest Airlines Hiring 120 Pilots As Recovery Continues
July 15th, 2021
Southwest Airlines is responding to the growing demand for flights by hiring 120 additional pilots. Southwest has experienced numerous canceled flights recently due to a lack of pilots.