When I was a sophomore in college, I recall a comment made by my Airport Planning and Design professor which went something along the lines of, “aviation is an upper-class community, so if you want to get into the industry, act upper-class.” Taken at face value, this comment comes across as exclusionary. He meant this…
From 2009 to the beginning of this year, the United States has enjoyed a period of remarkably safe aviation safety with no fatal accidents involving U.S.-based air carriers. This streak came to a tragic halt on the evening of January 29th when a PSA Airlines CRJ-700 collided with a UH-60 Black Hawk while on approach…
The aviation industry is currently experiencing a unique phenomenon – an airline shortage. While presenting challenges for airlines, this situation opens up a blue sky of opportunities for aviation students and those interested in entering the aviation job market. The Airline Shortage The airline shortage is a complex issue with roots in various factors such…
There are many advantages to becoming a professional pilot. Let’s cover a few of them. 1. It’s an exciting and rewarding career. Pilots get to see the world from a different perspective and have the opportunity to travel to new and exciting places. The aviation industry is full of potential. You could get into aviation…
