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.
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.
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.
Delta plans to hire more than 1,000 pilots by next summer as travel demand returns
Delta Air Lines has announced they will hire more than one thousand pilots due to the increased demand by travelers. Delta was forced to cancel many flights during the holidays due to a lack of pilots. They expect the increase in hiring to resolve this.
Ryanair Opens Recruitment Drive, Aims to Hire 2,000 Pilots For Expanding Fleet
Ryanair, Europe’s largest airline, is expanding both its fleet and its pilot hiring. The airline is investing more in manpower due to savings from purchasing new, efficient aircraft.
United Airlines expects to hire 25,000 by 2026
July 14th, 2021
United Airlines plans to add 25,000 union jobs by 2026, a hiring spree aimed at supporting a massive jetliner order it announced Tuesday as the industry’s worst-ever crisis starts to fade.