Pilot hiring boom is back


Special Edition: Aviation Career Advice	November 17, 2021

Hiring Outlook

Article

Pilot hiring increasing exponentially

Pilot hiring has rebounded to levels last seen before the coronavirus pandemic, and air carriers are luring job seekers with financial incentives. Read more >

Article

Corporate aviation demand is high

More than one-third of professional pilots in the United States are pursuing careers in corporate aviation instead of the airlines, said Future and Active Pilot Advisors founder Louis Smith. Read more >

Article

Boeing 20-year pilot outlook 'remains strong'

Boeing Co.'s Pilot and Technician Outlook 2021-2040 lowered predicted pilot hiring numbers from 763,000 forecast in 2020 to 612,000, but long-term demand for pilots and aviation personnel "remains strong." Read more >

Career Pilot

Is 'George' after my job?

Pilots preparing for flying careers need not worry that automation will soon replace them. Fully automated aircraft remain years away—at least for passenger flights. Read more >

Article

What it will mean to be a pilot

Human aeronautical decision making will still be required even as aircraft automation becomes more sophisticated. Read more >

Career News

Pilot Turbine Magazine

A new slant for NBAA

From the newest business jet designs to advanced air mobility concepts, the National Business Aviation Association's recent exhibition highlighted aircraft you might fly in the future. Read more >

You Can Fly

Who's the best?

The 2021 Flight Training Experience Awards honor 42 schools and 100 flight instructors with a "Distinguished" Award, and six schools and six instructors as regional winners. National winners will be announced in February. Read more >

Slideshow

Pioneering Latinas in aviation honored

Latina aviation pioneers who made their mark as pilots, mechanics, air traffic controllers, and other aviation professionals were recognized at the inaugural Latinas in Aviation Global Festival. Read more and view a slideshow >

California Aeronautical University created content

Sky is the limit for future CAU graduate Morgan Yoss

Morgan Yoss reflects on the spark that ignited her desire to become a professional pilot: sitting in the back seat on almost all her father's flights. Read more >

Career Opportunities

Article

Spray today

Aerial applicators are reaching retirement age and leaving the workforce, opening doors to the profession. Read more >

Career Pilot

Air taxi turn

If you can comfortably wear all the hats that corporate/charter pilots must, you're well on your way to a successful piloting career. Read more >

Career spotlight

Hidden crew

Flight dispatchers work behind the scenes with airline crews to ensure the safe and efficient conduct of each flight. Read more >

Article

Drone pilot options

Here are five niches in the drone industry you could make a living doing. Read more >

Expert Advice

Pilot Magazine

Curve balls

We owe it to our passengers and ourselves to aim for the highest level of learning we can. The "what if?" game is a fun way to prepare for the curve balls that inevitably get tossed our way. Read more >

Premium content

Decisions, decisions

Learn the pros and cons of the five basic paths to becoming a professional pilot. Read more >

AOPA Resources

Sponsored by California Aeronautical University

2022 'Flight Training' College Aviation Directory

This directory lists the colleges and universities in North America that offer associate, bachelor's, or master's degrees in an aviation field. We show which type of degree is offered, and in which discipline(s). Read more >

Aviation Job Board

Looking for a job?

Job seekers can find the latest aviation opportunities through the Aviation Job Postings page on AOPA's website. The job board is offered in partnership with JSfirm.com. Search the job board >

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