Global Airlines Group Proposes Raising Pilot Retirement Age
Trade association argues demand for pilots exceeds supply.
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ALPA to DOT: Block SkyWest Request for Charter Certificate
ALPA president Capt. Joe DePete described SkyWest’s proposal as purposefully deceitful. He said it would undermine safety standards because it would allow the airline to avoid critical first officer qualification rules that apply to Part 121 operations, but not Part 135. That means the airline could hire pilots at less than the requirements of the 1,500-hour rule.
Why Pilots Don’t Want To Talk About Mental Health—and Why They Should
Pilots get anxiety and depression just like many of the rest of us do, but they seem less likely to seek support and treatment. Why? How can we change it?
