As Pilot Demand Softens, Industry Eyes Stability

Aircraft with pilots in cockpit

A pilot-hiring slowdown is not expected to last, pressuring industry to maintain a full candidate pool.

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The world’s largest commercial airline market has plenty of pilots—for now, at least. Data compiled by Future & Active Pilot Advisors shows that hiring at the largest U.S. passenger and cargo carriers is on pace to fall at least 50% this year. After adding a combined total of more than 25,000 pilots...
Sean Broderick

Senior Air Transport & Safety Editor Sean Broderick covers aviation safety, MRO, and the airline business from Aviation Week Network's Washington, D.C. office.

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