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Cadet programs are popping up within the airlines along with higher signing bonuses for pilots. The pilot shortage continues to have an impact on travelers with higher costs and fewer available flights.
PilotsGlobal is reporting the pilot shortage will impact the Middle East especially hard in 2023. Airlines such as Emirates and Qatar will need thousands more pilots.
Pilot hiring is increasing exponentially for corporate and commercial positions. Airlines are offering more signing and retention bonuses.
The Wall Street Journal is reporting on the increased demand for pilots, increased wages, and signing bonuses, such as $20,000 from Mesa Airlines, a carrier that flies for American Airlines.
Southwest plans to hire 5,300 people by the end of this year. Other airlines have announced hiring surges.
As flying returns to pre-Covid levels, Emirates Airline continues to expand its staff.
With the travel demand increasing, the pilot shortage has created lucrative careers for commercial pilots.
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.
With travel surging again, airline pilots are in high demand, and six-figure salaries are common.
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.