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Hundreds of thousands of pilots, technicians, and cabin crew will be needed to replace retiring workers.

The StandardAero CEO’s recent comments on demand exceeding aircraft deliveries and pilot output are documented in their Q1 2025 earnings call transcript, where he underscores that strong, persistent demand for maintenance services continues to outpace the industry’s ability to deliver new aircraft and train new pilots

Bryan Bedford – who currently leads Republic Airways – didn’t mince words when discussing the mandatory airline pilot retirement age. Bedford was nominated as Federal Aviation Administration head by President Donald Trump in March.

So remember United’s “revolutionary” flight school The United Aviate Academy? Yeah well, it’s kind of an absolute dumpster fire.

According to Reuters, there are almost 1,000 unfilled captain positions at United Airlines

Finding pilots willing to take career upgrades is not just a United problem.

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NO! The pilot shortage is NOT over by a long shot.

The Age 60 Rule was not based on any scientific data showing that airline pilots aged 60 and older were any less safe than younger pilots, and there is evidence to indicate that the choice of age 60 was actually based on economic rather than safety considerations

SWA Flight 147 LGA 23 March Nearly Hits Control Tower!

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