U.S. News places pilots’ median salary at $121,430, ranking the profession #14 in its Best Paying Jobs list.
Aviation Careers
Aviation contributes $61 billion to North Carolina economy
A new report shows that North Carolina airports support 373,000 jobs, which leads to $15 billion in personal income.
Piper opens applications for 2021 Apprenticeship Program
The 2021 apprentices will start in August in their two-year training program.
Free compliance training offered to unemployed aviation professionals
“We hope this course will be a useful step towards a safety-first rebuilding of the industry.”
260,000 new pilots will be needed over next 10 years
“While the demand for pilots has decreased significantly during 2020, CAE’s analysis shows that the active pilot population is expected to return to 2019 levels in 2022.”
Oklahoma names new state director of aeronautics
At 33, Ardies is Grayson is one of the youngest state agency directors in Oklahoma history.
Building successful lives, one plane at a time
“We’re not really teaching teenagers how to build airplanes, we’re teaching them how to have a fulfilling life with good, interesting careers and to be excited about it.”
Need for pilots and technicians worldwide continues, even in face of pandemic
While demand has dropped during the pandemic, the long-term need for pilots and mechanics remains “robust.”
Preparing students for careers in the drone industry
The FAA program recognizes colleges and universities that meet the guidelines to prepare students for careers in the drone industry.