Become a pilot. Seriously. It’s a great job.
It’s breathtaking. It’s soulful. You won’t take your work home. And aviation desperately needs you. By Mark Vanhoenacker, Slate.com, May 31 2016 9:28 AM https://www.slate.com/articles/technology/technology/2016/05/become_a_pilot_seriously_it_s_a_great_job.html/
FedEx ramps up pilot hiring to avert shortage
FedEx is aggressively hiring pilots to keep pace with growth and accelerated retirements of senior flight crew members. https://www.commercialappeal.com/business/FedEx-ramps-up-pilot-hiring-to-avert-shortage-378450511.html
Delta pilots seeking 40% pay hikes
Delta Air Lines pilots want a 40% pay hike over the next three years.. by Chris Isidore, @CNN Money, March 29, 2016: 1:52 PM ET https://money.cnn.com/2016/03/29/news/companies/delta-pilots-pay-hike/
Pilot shortage hits U.S. regional airlines
Mid-sized and regional airlines in the U.S. are suffering from a pilot shortage that could threaten the health of the broader U.S. aviation industry. Channel NewsAsia, Mar 2016 14:25 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/business/pilot-shortage-hits-us/2577174.html
Pilot shortage sends airline into bankruptcy
A shortage of pilots has caused a major feeder airline to file for bankruptcy. By Chris Isidore, CNNMoney, February 26, 2016, 12:25 PM ET https://money.cnn.com/2016/02/26/news/companies/pilot-shortage-bankruptcy/index.html?iid=obnetwork