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Pilot shortage siphons experienced instructors from flight schools

Number 20471
Subject Aviation
Source Wall Street Journal (New York)
State NY
Year 2000
Publication Date August 10th, 2000
Summary This story analyzes the fact American air carriers that operate internationally are taking away experienced pilots from both flight schools' instructor positions and regional airlines. The consequence of this trend is new pilots have to learn from unexperienced teachers. McCartney says this raises "questions about the quality of America's future pilots." The story adds the FAA was "looking into the matter." The fact big international airlines lure experienced pilots draws regional and small to hire people who sometimes can't meet the traditional requirements, such as having 20/20 vision without glasses. So these companies lower those requirements. Despite the concern raised, McCartney says "there isn't any evidence that possible lack of experience has posed any safety problems at either major or regional airlines.
Category General
Pages 2
Keywords National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB);Federal Aviation Administration (FAA);Council on Aviation Accreditation;United Airlines;AirNet Systems Inc.;Embry-Riddle University;Northwest Airlines;Palm Springs International Airport;Airbus Industrie
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