AVweb and FlyContract Wonder "Who's Going to Fly All Those Jets?"

<i>AVweb</i> and FlyContract Wonder “Who’s Going to Fly All Those Jets?”

Editorial Staff

Thursday, May 01, 2008 at 12:00 AM ET

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Key Takeaways:

Corporate jet deliveries are at an all-time high, creating a surge in demand for pilots and flight attendants.
Employers face challenges filling these positions with qualified personnel due to rising insurance requirements and increased competition.
Airline pilots, disenchanted with falling wages and benefits, and type-rated flight school graduates are increasingly competing for the same corporate aviation jobs.

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Corporate jet deliveries are at an all-time high. In the face of rising insurance requirements, employers are finding it a challenge to fill all the positions coming available with qualified pilots and flight attendants. Terry Cooper, CEO of FlyContract.com, tells AVweb‘s Mike Blakeney that airline pilots are disenchanted with falling wages and benefits and type-rated flight school graduates are frequently competing for the same corporate jobs.

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