ATP Flight School has opened a database aimed at helping pilots find jobs and also to help airlines find pilots. PilotPool.com allows pilots who want to join the airlines to register and keep their qualifications updated so that they may be considered by airline recruiters monitoring their progress and that of others registered on the site. As the pilots reach significant milestones in training and experience, the recruiters are notified. “As a provider of training to over 4,200 pilots every year, we know it is important to help our customers get contact with potential employers,” said Vice President Jim Koziarski. “At the same time, we know how important it is for airlines to access data on pilot supply and training pipeline. PilotPool.com brings these two sides together.”
The flight school launched the site in 2011 but it was in beta form and was only available to its own students. Now that the site’s form and function have been finalized, ATP has opened it up as a free tool for anyone in the industry. “With concerns of hiring shortages, solutions for finding good quality pilot candidates are needed,” the company said in a news release. “Many airlines are unable to see candidates until they have met hiring minimums and send in their resume, which delays finding eligible pilots and prohibits a forward-looking hiring process.”
