“Two years ago, 1,500 hours and a pulse was enough to get you an interview at the regional airline of your choice,” recalls V1 Rotate’s Sam Weigel, who flies a Boeing 737 for his day job. As hiring begins to slow at regional airlines and cargo carriers, Weigel asks—is the pilot shortage over?
Is the Pilot Shortage Over?
A professional pilot takes a look at recent changes in the hiring pace at regional and cargo airlines.
Key Takeaways:
- Hiring for pilots is currently slowing down at regional airlines and cargo carriers.
- This marks a significant change from just two years ago when basic qualifications were sufficient for interviews due to high demand.
- The slowdown in pilot recruitment raises the question of whether the industry's long-standing pilot shortage is coming to an end.
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