AOPA Reports Increase in Pilot Hiring in 2026
March 24th, 2026
Airline pilot hiring has become more steady and predictable as retirements drive demand.
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.
Etihad Airways Seeking A320 and A330 Pilots
March 13th, 2026
Etihad Airways pilot recruiters are heading to São Paulo in April 2026 to hire A320 and A330 captains and first officers.
Airline Hiring Spike in U.S.
January 19th, 2026
Cargo and passenger airlines added nearly 22,000 jobs in November 2025.
10,000 Pilots Needed in Middle East by 2030
November 4th, 2025
Gulf News reports a growing need for pilots in the Middle East with 10,000 needed over the next 5 years.
Regional Airlines Are Actively Recruitiing
August 31st, 2025
Flying Magazine reports that Endeavor Air, Horizon Air, Republic Airways, and Piedmont Airlines are actively recruiting pilots at airshows and career events.
Piedmont Airlines Hiring First Officers
July 9th, 2025
Piedmont is hiring first officers who have 500 hours of flight time and 50 hours of multi-engine land.
Starbucks Paying Starting Pilots Up To $360k
June 7th, 2025
A new pilot at Starbucks can earn nearly $360,000 annually to fly its corporate aircraft.
Riyadh Air Offering Elite Pilot Packages
June 3rd, 2025
Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh Air announced it will be offering industry-leading pay, profit-sharing, and more.
Emirates Will Hire 1,500 Pilots
May 2nd, 2025
Emirates has reaffirmed a commitment to hire 1,500 pilots over the next two years.
Big Three Airlines Hiring
April 28th, 2025
The big three major airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and United Airlines, are actively hiring pilots as are Allegiant Air, Avelo Airlines, Frontier Airlines, and Sun Country Airlines.