American Pilot Shortage? U.S. Airlines Desperate for Pilots and Consider Cutting Training Requirements

U.S. airlines facing a pilot shortage are considering measures that would make it easier to get pilots trained faster, including halving the number of flight hours needed to become a pilot. “At least one lawmaker is said to be considering legislation that could raise the federally-mandated retirement age for airline pilots from 65 to 67 … Continue reading American Pilot Shortage? U.S. Airlines Desperate for Pilots and Consider Cutting Training Requirements