ACP378 12 Actions To Take During A Hiring Slowdown In 2024

As airlines announce they will reduce the number of pilots they hire in 2024 how can you make yourself more competitive so you can get hired when others are not? In this episode, we will give you 12 actions you can take to prepare yourself during the hiring slowdown in 2024. To be clear the airlines are still hiring but you will need to be more competitive than in the past. So how do you do that? This is what we will discuss.

https://www.wsj.com/business/airlines/delta-throttles-back-on-pilot-hiring-446517e7
https://simpleflying.com/us-pilot-hiring-leveling-off-november-2023/

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How To Prepare For A Hiring Slowdown in 2024:

Keep flying. – The biggest mistake I see people make when there is a downturn in hiring is quitting flying expecting to come back to flying when the industry is better. Remember there are many people building hours while you are doing something else making you less competitive for a job.
Obtain Additional Pilot Certificates. Use the scholarship guide to help pay for these certificates. https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/scholarships/
Attend Job Fairs – this includes airshows. WAI has one of the best career fairs.
Obtain more ratings.
Build your resume – Pilot Resume In 5 Steps https://valeri-aviation.thinkific.com/courses/pilot-resume
Continue your education.
Join professional organizations.
Network! – get out to the airport and get involved through local organizations.
Build an Aviation-focused LInked-In Profile.
Find an Aviation Career Coach – https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/coaching/
Complete your degree.
Do something every day to move forward in your career.