ATP Reports Nearly 900 Graduates Find Jobs With Airlines in 2024

Flight school looks to help fill over 17,000 upcoming pilot vacancies through the end of the decade.

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 10:22 AM ET

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ATP Flight School said it placed 891 graduates with regional and major airlines, as well as corporate operators, in 2024. [Courtesy: ATP Flight School]

Key Takeaways:

ATP Flight School estimates nearly 2,000 mandatory pilot retirements at legacy airlines in 2025, with over 17,000 more projected through 2029.
In 2024, ATP Flight School placed 891 graduates with regional, major, and corporate operators, including all legacy carriers, demonstrating its effectiveness in meeting industry demand.
Despite a stabilization in hiring post-COVID, strong demand for qualified pilots continues, supported by a projected increase in aircraft deliveries in 2025.
ATP Flight School actively partners with airlines to provide solutions for their pilot hiring pipelines to address ongoing industry growth and demand.

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ATP Flight School said it estimates that nearly 2,000 mandatory retirements are expected at legacy airlines in 2025, with more than 17,000 more projected through the end of the decade.

The Jacksonville, Florida-based flight school said it placed 891 graduates with regional and major airlines, as well as corporate operators in 2024. According to a news release from the company, all legacy carriers hired ATP graduates in 2024, with the majority joining United Airlines.

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