Why Aren’t There Enough Airline Pilots?

I was recently invited to give a presentation at the AOPA Aviation Summit. The presentation was about how to get a good flying job in the airline industry, and I began by telling the assembled group of aviators that I had good news for them: The airlines are hiring again and the prospects are improving [...]

Never Burn Bridges… Ever

As many as 80 percent of all job openings are filled by networking: which means that solid networking skills are essential to your career success, especially in a competitive industry such as aviation. Networking is an essential part of any pilot’s job search, whether trying to get your first flying job or when trying to [...]

AOPA Aviation Summit 2010

I recently joined nearly ten thousand pilots and aviation enthusiasts gathered in Long Beach, California, for the 2010 AOPA Aviation Summit. I was there to sit on a panel of distinguished veterans of the airline industry who had come to share expertise on how to get a good flying job. Did you like this? Share [...]

US airlines expected to earn $4 Billion in 2010 – Fueling Growth in the Industry

The Airline Industry in the United States is projected to post $4 billion in profits for 2010 according to the chairman of the newly formed United Continental Airlines. Did you like this? Share it:Tweet

Demand for Corporate Aircraft on the Rise, With the Demand for Corporate Aviators to Follow Closely

Flying with the Airlines account for the greater part of corporate travel, but scores of corporations are gradually returning to flying their own aircraft. Executives seem anxious to steer clear of flight delays and other potential snags common when flying from crowded airports. Did you like this? Share it:Tweet

US Airways Will Add 500 Flight Crew Positions in 2011

US Airways will fill 500 flight crew-member positions next year by recalling laid-off employees and hiring new personnel. The majority of the 80 pilots and 420 flight attendants will be working by July, the company said. Employees will be based in Charlotte, N.C.; Philadelphia; Washington, D.C.; and Phoenix. Did you like this? Share it:Tweet

Republic Airways Announces the Purchase of Embraer E190 Jets

Republic Airways Holdings Inc. confirmed today that it had placed a firm order for six E190 jets with Embraer and a conditional firm order for 18 additional Embraer 190 or 195 jets. Did you like this? Share it:Tweet

Airline Passenger Traffic Continues to Increase In the United States

Passengers flying with the airlines in the United States continue to increase in number, especially among those flying on the “low cost” carriers. These increases fuel expansion for the airline industry, which will have to increase the number of aircraft that they fly to meet the increasing demand for air travel. Did you like this? [...]

Airline Industry Outlook is Upbeat

The cost of oil spiked in mid 2008, quickly followed by the worst economic downturn in over eight decades, causing an immediate downturn in the airline industry. Now, with the economy on the mend, demand for air travel is increasing from preceding year’s depressed levels. Did you like this? Share it:Tweet

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Paul Templeton ATP Regional Jet Director

Paul Templeton is ATP's Regional Jet Program Director, and a regular contributor to PilotJobs.com. His extensive experience in the Regional Airline environment gives him insight into the continually changing status of the industry. He served as Captain for 12 years at Piedmont Airlines and was also Chairman of the Master Executive Council for ALPA, representing Piedmont Airlines.

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