Professional Pilot

According to FAA pilot-production data, the U.S. is consistently certifying a greater number of airline pilots on a monthly basis compared to pre-pandemic levels, the pilot union said.

The challenge of getting quality multiengine time is a theme throughout the development of a professional pilot’s career.

An introductory or discovery flight can offer a great experience for the student to assess whether flying is for them, and what training program will make the best fit.

Airline pilot and FLYING contributor Sam Weigel answers that career question and more in this week’s episode of V1 Rotate.

Sam Weigel walks you through the commutes of his career along with thoughts on how to choose if this is right for you.

Airline captain Sam Weigel introduces us to his “dream home” in progress on a grass strip in the Pacific Northwest.

What’s it like to go from the operating theater to the flight deck? We share the rest of the story, which we started last week in “V1 Rotate: Making the Switch,” as we join FLYING columnist Dick Karl as he explains to Sam Weigel how he made the transition from success as a cancer surgeon […]

Like many other professions, preparation and luck play a big role.

The 19,000-square-foot training center is the second new facility ATP has constructed in the past year.

The school’s new professional pilot P3 program can be completed in as little as seven months thanks to FAA-approved hour deductions.