It is now July 2024, and we have been in a hiring slowdown for more than half a year and it is deepening. In January I Discussed 12 Actions To Take During A Hiring Slowdown this year but I also wanted to add some more color to that episode.

Since that episode, we started a group coaching mastermind where we give industry updates on a monthly basis along with an inspirational message, informational topic, and a question and answer session. In today’s episode, I am going to replay the industry update section of the March mastermind group because I think it would be helpful for you to understand the current hiring environment.

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Update on Hiring in 2024
Boeing
Airbus NEO
Cargo
ATC
The lack of Qualified Pilots at Regionals is decreasing – good news for regionals.
How to be competitive now and in the future.
Hours
Ratings. CFII, ATP CTP, ATP, MEI
Networking – LinkedIn, Shows, job fairs
Scholarships – Understand the psychology
How to submit questions if you miss the career coaching session.

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It is that time of year again to discuss the pilot shortage. This episode was inspired by a recent question from our contact page so if you have questions, comments, or inspirational stories please write us at:

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Hi Carl,

I appreciate the topics you bring to us through YouTube and enjoy hearing your voice on all aviation topics. The reason for my message today, the pilot community needs you to discuss the pilot shortage in the USA for 2024 and 2025.

New pilots are concerned about the hiring slowdown. Especially those still training or who are building their hours towards ATP.

I know there is a video about this topic on your channel but things are changing rapidly and we would love to hear your opinion. Many low-time pilot groups on Facebook are having conversations concerning whether we will have a job after we get our Airline Transport Pilot minimums.

Are we heading to those days working for $20 an hour as first officer for regionals? A lot of news is coming out about airliners slowing down hiring for 2024, and many pilots with ATP are struggling to get a job now. We would like to hear from you as a low-time pilot community.

Thank you

Talking Points:

1. I understand your concern but you can’t predict the hiring market the day you get your 1500 hours, but we do have a good outlook for the future for pilot hiring in general.
2. What is the pilot shortage?
3. Hiring climate in 2024.
   1. https://skift.com/2023/12/30/delta-slows-down-pilot-hiring-for-2024/
   2. https://airlinegeeks.com/2024/01/24/frontier-slows-pilot-hiring-pipeline/
   3. There are still airlines hiring.
4. What to do in a slowing market?
   1. There are still airlines hiring so you might not get your dream airline right away.
   2. Look at the regionals again.
   3. ACP378 12 Actions To Take During A Hiring Slowdown In 2024
   4. Focus on the long-term goal, don’t look at short-term hiring.
   5. Have a plan B when things don’t go as planned.
5. Future Hiring.
   1. https://www.bls.gov/ooh/transportation-and-material-moving/airline-and-commercial-pilots.htm#tab-6
   2. $211,790 Media pay is still a good salary vs $46,310 for all occupations.
   3. Boeing Pilot and Technician Outlook 2023-2042 https://www.boeing.com/commercial/market/pilot-technician-outlook/
6. It takes years to get to your final goal.
7. Keep flying.
8. Be flexible and play the long game.
   1. You may need to look at other markets.
   2. https://crankyflier.com/2024/02/06/when-hot-markets-go-cold-orlando-edition/?utm_source=mailpoet&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletterposttitle-2
9. Stay off the online forums for one month. It will be great for your mental health.
10. Stay focused.
11. Control your emotions.
12. Conclusion: Slowing market but the future looks good. Continue to make yourself competitive.

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ACP378 12 Actions To Take During A Hiring Slowdown In 2024
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https://www.bls.gov/ooh/transportation-and-material-moving/airline-and-commercial-pilots.htm#tab-6
https://www.boeing.com/commercial/market/pilot-technician-outlook/
https://crankyflier.com/2024/02/06/when-hot-markets-go-cold-orlando-edition/?utm_source=mailpoet&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletterposttitle-2

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For the past 20 years, I have been asked to explain THE Pilot Shortage as if it was a thing. The truth of the matter is we have had shortages and 

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Talking Points:

• What Is THE Pilot shortage?
• The Limited Supply of Qualified Pilots.
• A shortage, in economic terms, is a condition where the quantity demanded is greater than the quantity supplied at the market price.
• The truth about low starting wages in aviation and why I feel that will not change. Signing bonuses are temporary.
• https://www.bls.gov/ooh/transportation-and-material-moving/airline-and-commercial-pilots.htm#tab-5 
• Career progression and expectations.
• Why over-selling the pilot shortage will create dissatisfied pilots?
• How regulations will increase the requirements to fly for an airline.
• How new regulations have produced this shortage?
• Why you should be careful who you listen to.
• The good news is demand for pilots over time will be high.
• https://www.bls.gov/ooh/transportation-and-material-moving/airline-and-commercial-pilots.htm#tab-6 
• Why the pilot shortage should not be driving your decision to become a pilot.

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Increase in terminations: an unintended consequence of the pilot shortage. Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. If you have a questions please email us at feeback@aviationcareerspodcast.com.

Today I purposely do not have a guest because I want to talk to you about a sensitive subject. In the past year I have been working with many pilots, recruiters, and airline instructors who have been frustrated by the current pilot shortage. Pilots are frustrated because they are being terminated in higher numbers. Recruiters are frustrated because they cannot find FAA Qualified applicants and even when they find an applicant they may not be a competent pilot or they may not be a good fit for the airline. Instructors are frustrated because of the lack of competence and perception that the student cannot be terminated. Let’s talk about all of these issues and offer some solutions.

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In This Episode We Discuss (Increased Terminations and Pilot Shortage):

• The problem: Why pilot terminations are on the rise.
• AviationCareersPodcast.com/pilotshortage.
• This is not a new problem.
• How pilots can avoid termination.
• Minimum Qualifications vs Competency.
• Get Training prior to going to the airline.
• Show up on time.
• Captains: mentor the First Officer – cell phone usage, checklists, attitude.
• Be careful how you mentor. Professional standards at most airlines is a great tool.
• You cannot say and do anything you want on social media and in public. You are now an ambassador for the airline.
• Realize you are not entitled to a job you must earn it.

Advice for the challenges of recruiting.

• Define and sell all the benefits.
• Discuss challenges of the job along with benefits. Both are important.
• Go back and evaluate your successes and failures in recruiting.
• Constantly change your tactics.
• Most importantly listen intently for any problems.

Advice for instructors.

• Start early with correcting attitudes and incompetence.
• Begin early with discussing the challenges of training and helping them realize their goal.
• Let applicants know up front the percent of pilots who actually make it through training.
• There are hundreds of other pilots waiting to take your job.
• Collateral damage happens; don’t feel as if the situation is your fault.
• I know we all feel special but remember this humbling fact: If you are in the cockpit and can no longer fly it takes only a few hours to replace you as a pilot.

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I am concerned about the current pilot shortage, or should I say lack of qualified pilots available for hire. This is the only industry we can’t call a pilot shortage a pilot shortage for political reasons. But that is a topic for another podcast and you can listen to my discussion by clicking on the pilot shortage tab on the homepage of this website or click on Pilot Shortage. But I digress.

My concern today is the complacency amongst many pilots when it comes to their careers. Many of you have rejoined this career after years of pursuing another job because of the recession. Having been through a few recessions in the aviation industry, I want to you understand the pursuit of an airline job or any job you truly want is a marathon and not a sprint.

During every downturn, the first people who bail out of this industry are those who were sold on an airline pilot career as being a six figure income with many days off. Although this is true later on in your career it does take years to realize this goal. Therefore, please if you are considering this as a career go into it because you enjoy the job. Don’t do it simply for the money because in the beginning you will be disappointed.

Furthermore, though many airlines may be knocking on your door and it seems if you can fog a mirror you can get a job as an airline pilot, this won’t last forever. “The worm always turns” is a saying in this industry, meaning for every uptrend in the industry there is an equal and opposite downturn. So please don’t become complacent during this current pilot shortage and we are going to show you how.

We discuss:

• How To Avoid Complacency In Your Career
• Why you should plan for the worst and hope for the best.
• Why you should work on your credentials first.
• Why there are ups and downs in the airline industry.
• How to prepare yourself and stay hungry even during the current job market.
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