Craig Pieper
Craig Pieper is the Publisher and Founder of Aero Crew News. Craig is responsible for the content, website design and organization of the material and people producing the material for the magazine. Craig obtained his Bachelors of Science in Aeronautical Science, along with a minor in Aviation Weather, from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in 2001. Craig is also a First Officer for a major airline with a type rating in the Boeing 737 & Embraer 145 and has logged over 8,000 hours of flying time since his introductory flight on November 14th, 1992. Please feel free to reach out to Craig and maybe your email will make it in the next issue under the "Letter To The Publisher" section of Aero Crew News.
Letter from the Publisher
Dear readers,
First and foremost, I wish you Happy New Year! I hope everyone had a safe and joyous holiday season. But now, it’s time...
Letter from the Publisher
Dear readers,
As I promised last month, we are featuring what you missed at RTAG. More than five thousand people attended the two-day event in...
RTAG Nation
Serving those who have served
Rotary to Airline Group, or RTAG, began as a campaign to address the national pilot shortage with both professional and...
Letter from the Publisher
Dear readers,
This past month Aero Crew News and Aero Crew Solutions attended the fast-growing RTAG event. I had the pleasure of meeting with their...
Letter from the Publisher
Dear readers,
Summer has drawn to a close and fall is beginning to flourish. This is when I start to dread the days of snow...
What Pilot Shortage?
Is there a pilot shortage?
Lately it seems like everyone is talking about a pilot shortage, but is there really a pilot shortage? Depending on...
Letter from the publisher
Dear readers,
This past month, my father, Lt. Col. Delos M. Pieper, passed away. My dad was an amazing person who wore many hats, literally....
Letter from the Publisher
Dear readers,
It’s been a great Q2 for the airlines! Delta, American and United Airlines just announced profits for the first time since the COVID...
Letter from the Publisher
Dear Readers,
Happy Independence Day everyone – always a meaningful holiday on our calendars. It’s also vacation time for so many, especially the households with...
Letter from the Publisher
Dear readers,
Travel season is here with the airports and airplanes fuller than ever before, plus the weather is already causing delays and cancellations across...
