Weak Economy, 9/11 Decrease Pilot Hiring In 2001
Pilot hiring slowed dramatically in 2001 due to the weak economy and the events of Sept. 11, according to AIR Inc. The industry hired 12,766 pilots last year compared to 19,030 the previous year. The 14 major U.S. airlines did not hire any pilots in December. Majors hired 3,318 in 2001 versus 4,026...
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