On-demand private operator Wheels Up is reportedly laying off additional workers, primarily pilots, following an $82.3 million net loss in the second quarter of 2025.
The company's Q2 2025 revenue decreased by 3% to $189.6 million, though its net loss showed a 15% year-over-year improvement.
These job cuts continue a trend, as Wheels Up previously laid off 11% of its pilots in 2024 due to a reported "staffing imbalance."
On-demand private operator Wheels Up is reportedly laying off more workers following an $83 million net loss in the second quarter.
Multiple sources tell FLYING that the company is cutting more jobs, including pilots. Website Private Jet Card Comparisons also reported the workforce reduction
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Ryan is Group President of Firecrown Media’s Aviation Group, overseeing a portfolio that includes FLYING, AirlineGeeks, AVweb, Plane + Pilot, KITPLANES, and AircraftForSale.com. He founded AirlineGeeks.com in February 2013 and has more than a decade of experience across aviation media, airport operations, airline workforce planning, and Part 135 regulatory compliance. His experience ranges from time behind the yoke of a Cessna 172 to interviewing aviation industry executives. Ryan holds a B.S. in Air Transportation Management and an MBA from Arizona State University and is an adjunct instructor at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.
