New Pilots at SkyWest Could Earn $90k Annually
October 16th, 2022
Skywest Airline pilot salaries recently doubled, with Captains making $140 per flight hour.
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.
Airline Hiring Approaches New Record
October 3rd, 2022
August was the second-best month on record for airline pilot hiring, and the trend continues with ongoing pilot shortage.
Mesa Airlines Increases Starting Pay by 118%
September 22nd, 2022
Entry level First Officers will start at $100 per hour, and first year Captains will start at $150 per hour.
Big Raises at Alaska Airlines
September 17th, 2022
Alaska Airlines recently increased pilot salaries by an average of 60%.
Airlines Are Trying to Address Pilot Shortage
September 13th, 2022
Airlines in the U.S. report a deficit of 8,000 pilots, which could reach 30,000 over the next 3 years.
CommutAir increases First Officer Pay by 41%
August 29th, 2022
New First Officers will start at $72 per hour, and Captains will start at $100 per hour.
UAE Pilot Salaries Surge Amid Hiring Spree
August 28th, 2022
Airlines like Emirates are paying among the world’s highest pilot salaries.
JetBlue is Over-hiring to Prevent Cancellations
August 22nd, 2022
JetBlue announced it will over-hire to address staffing shortages.
United Airlines Wants to Hire 10,000 Pilots by 2030
August 11th, 2022
In addition to United’s needs, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics project that 14,500 pilots will be needed every year through 2030.
American Airlines CEO Discusses Pilot Shortage
August 7th, 2022
American Airlines CEO Robert Isom projects further pilot hiring challenges, especially for regional airlines.