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Korean Air Flight 801: The Story Of The Boeing 747-300's Only Fatal Crash
Recordings from the flight deck have alluded to a possible social ranking of the veteran captain.
How Much Do Captains Earn Compared To First Officers?
Factors like aircraft type and carrier's size influence earnings for both roles.
How Long Does It Take For New Pilots To Become Airline Captains?
Counting the years to the left seat.
The Difference Between A Captain And A First Officer
Have you ever wondered who was flying the plane?
What Are The Requirements To Become an Airline Captain In The US?
The experience needed to earn a fourth stripe.
Eurowings' Longest-Serving Captain Retires After Nearly 37 Years
Captain Gutschi marked his retirement on October 3rd.
India's Akasa Air Celebrates Significant Pilot Training Milestone
The rapidly growing airline has also extensively invested in training facilities.
From The Field To The Flight Deck: How NFL Player Kevin Houser Became An Airline Captain
Taking a closer look at an unconventional career story.
What Leadership Skills Are Expected From An Airline Pilot?
Out of the non-technical skills that are expected from a pilot, leadership is probably the most important.
Oman Air Has Just Promoted Its 1st Female Omani Captain
Maha Al Balushi has been with the airline since 2010.
A Pilot's Guide: The Importance of Seniority & How It Works
An explanation of the most important non-flying topic for professional pilots.
How Often Do Airline Captains Work With The Same First Officer?
At large airlines, it happens rather infrequently.
SkyWest’s New Hire Pilots Could Earn Up To $90,000 A Year
Pilots at SkyWest Airlines will now be making twice as much as they did just last week.
TUI Boeing 737 Pilot Returns To Gate To Pick Up Passengers
A TUI captain decided to return to the gate at Tenerife before takeoff to pick up two passengers.
Etihad Welcomes The UAE’s 1st Local Female Captain
Etihad has just promoted one of its most experienced female first officers to the rank of Captain.
Captains For This Startup Airline Could Earn $250,000+
Connect Airlines is offering a $250,000 starting salary for direct-entry captains.
Korean Air Is Hiring Airbus A380 Pilots On 5 Year Contracts
Potential candidates must have at least 1,000 hours in command of an Airbus A380.
Pilot Training: The Journey From Student To Airline Pilot
The hard work and financial burden that prospective airline pilots have to take on result in what is a dream job for many people.