The decade from 2010 to 2019 saw some remarkably ambitious initiatives in all realms of aviation. While some, like the creation of the Gulfstream G650 ultra long-range jet, were spectacular successes, others, like the saga of the Solar Impulse global giants, were less so. Still, they reminded us that great accomplishments come only after overcoming great obstacles, which makes the successes all the sweeter.
6. Airlines Are Hiring
The airline industry has been expanding for some time, but in recent years big growth coupled with a continuing wave of retirements as pilots hit that magic number, 65, has meant a job market like weâve never seen before. Wages at the regionals, where most pilots begin their flying careers, are spectacularly high compared to the bad old days of just a few years ago, when newbie pilots were paid starvation wages. Today new pilots are getting bonuses, early sign-on incentives and employee focused workplace initiatives to make pilots happy to be at their current airline, in large part because replacing a pilot who goes elsewhere is no longer cheap and easy.
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