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Professional Pilots of Tomorrow

Contributors to this story:• John McDermott, PPOT Member• John Hackworth, PPOT Founder and Former President• Vesselin Slaveykov, PPOT Founder and Former Vice President• Cameron...

2025 Aero Crew News Photo Contest: Top 15

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Thank you to everyone who participated in our “Rarely Seen Airlines” photo contest! We were truly impressed by the incredible images you captured—your photos...

PALS SkyHope: 15 Years of Changing Lives Through the Power of...

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For fifteen years, PALS SkyHope has been a beacon of hope for those in need, bridging the gap between patients and life-saving medical care...

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Meet the longtime aviator and educator leading United’s wholly owned flight...

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From the skies over South Bend, Indiana to the helm of one of the nation’s leading flight-training academies, Lt. Col. (Ret.) Michael Hales’ aviation...

What I Have Learned by Mentoring Young Pilots

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As any industry professional knows, the aviation world is a cyclical one: demand comes and goes, pilots change companies, senior airmen retire or leave...

Letter from the Publisher

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Dear readers, It has come to Aero Crew News’ attention that passengers have started to complain to TSA about working crew members cutting into the...

What’s Your Sign? Are You Sure?

Editor’s Note: The renowned English astronomer, Howard Parkin, writes for us from the Isle of Man, a British Crown dependency. Aero Crew News will...

The Benefits of Optimism (Not Toxic Positivity) and How to Build...

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Some people naturally trust themselves and expect a positive outcome, while others are more inclined to anticipate the worst. Are you someone who tends...

Supersonic Flight —The Need for Speed

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In the wake of our single-pilot operations discussion in June, this month we’re taking a quick look at another operational future: supersonic flight. Or,...

Game-Changing Turbulences Avoidance using SkyPath®

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Flight segment by flight segment, airline pilots are committed to the safety of every flight. Each segment is ripe with a minefield of threats....

FAA Alcohol Regulations and Policy

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The Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), specifically Part 67, outline the medical standards for airmen holding FAA medical certificates and highlight the conditions that may...

Aviator Bulletins

United States Major Airlines

Latest four major airlines updated to The Grid.

  • Delta Air Lines

    Delta Air Lines

    • 401(K): 16%, 2024 17% 2026 18%
    • Top Pilot Pay: $417.54
    • Upgrade Time: Aug 2022, 756 NYC
    • Hiring?: No
    • FO First Year Pay: $108.34
    • Latest Updates: Pilot Contract 2023 Passed

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  • American Airlines

    American Airlines

    • 401(K): 16%
    • Top Pilot Pay: $438.42
    • Upgrade Time: 1-2 Years
    • Hiring?: No
    • FO First Year Pay: $118.31
    • Latest Updates: 2023 Proposed TA

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  • Southwest Airlines

    Southwest Airlines

    • 401(K): 15%
    • Top Pilot Pay: $379.10
    • Upgrade Time: 10 years
    • Hiring?: No
    • FO First Year Pay: $121.06
    • Latest Updates: New SWAPA Executive Summary 12/20, New FA Contract 3/22

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  • Alaska Airlines

    Alaska Airlines

    • 401(K): 15.5%
    • Top Pilot Pay: $306.00
    • Upgrade Time: 4.5 Years
    • Hiring?: No
    • FO First Year Pay: $100.00
    • Latest Updates: Pay raise September 2023

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United States Regional Airlines

Latest four regional airlines updated to The Grid.

  • Aleutian Airways

    Aleutian Airways

    • 401(K): ?
    • Top Pilot Pay: ?
    • Upgrade Time: Direct-Entry Captain
    • Hiring?: Yes
    • FO First Year Pay: ?
    • Latest Updates: General Company Information

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  • GoJet Airlines

    GoJet Airlines

    • 401(K): Up to 8% (50% match)
    • Top Pilot Pay: $213.15
    • Upgrade Time: 12-18 months
    • Hiring?: Yes
    • FO First Year Pay: $91.35
    • Latest Updates: Pay Rates

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  • Piedmont Airlines

    Piedmont Airlines

    • 401(K): Up to 13%
    • Top Pilot Pay: $221.25
    • Upgrade Time: 1,000 hours 121 flight time
    • Hiring?: No
    • FO First Year Pay: $96.00
    • Latest Updates: 2024 General Updates

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  • PSA Airlines

    PSA Airlines

    • 401(K): Up to 11.5%
    • Top Pilot Pay: $213.75
    • Upgrade Time: FAA Minimum Flight Time
    • Hiring?: Yes
    • FO First Year Pay: $93.00
    • Latest Updates: Bonuses up to $150,000 for CRJ Type Rated Experienced Pilots!

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