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Monday, 9 February 2026

Current 2026 US Airline Pilot Hiring Announcements


Pilot Positions Outlook 2026

Jan 12, 2026 —

Southwest has announced plans to hire approximately 872 pilots and upgrade to 662 pilots in 2026.  These hiring plans are a strong indicator that the airline is continuing to expand its operations and position itself for future growth.
Source: Aero Crew News


Oct 13, 2025 —

Delta Airlines has hired 520 pilots in 2025 and plans to hire approximately 600 pilots in Q1 2026. To offset retirements, they expect to hire over 1,500 pilots over the next three years, which underscores the need for continued pilot hiring.
Source: RTAG Industry Briefing 2025


Oct 13, 2025 —

American Airlines has scheduled 60 new-hire pilots per class, per week, through the end of the year (excluding Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's).  They expect to hire 1,500 pilots in 2026 to offset over 800 retirements and plan for fleet growth. Source: RTAG Industry Briefing 2025


Oct 13, 2025 —

United Airlines has plans to hire approximately 2,500 pilots in 2026 to account for record growth and retirements.
Source: RTAG Industry Briefing 2025


Oct 13, 2025 —

Alaska & Hawaiian have hired 120 pilots for Q1 2026 classes. They plan for an additional 80 in Q4 2026 and more than 200 in Q4 2027 to supplement the airlines' growth as they become one operating certificate and expand their route.


Aug 21, 2025 —

Frontier Airlines continues its nationwide growth by launching 15 new routes this fall. They also anticipate receiving 21 aircraft in 2025, 22 in 2026, 34 in 2027, 34 in 2028, and 36 in 2029.
Beyond 2030, the airline expects to take delivery of an additional 40 aircraft. In response to these deliveries, Frontier plans to continue its pilot hiring at a steady pace to ensure adequate staffing for the expanded fleet and route structure.
Source: Airways Magazine


Mar 10, 2025 —

Piedmont grows fleet by pulling planes from storage: As the aviation industry emerged from COVID, planes to fly were plentiful, but commercial pilots to fly them were not. 
Source: Piedmont



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Saturday, 29 June 2024

Aviation Positions - July Newsletter

 

Despite an overall slowing down of hiring, many airlines are still looking for new pilots. Here are the airlines, regionals, and low-cost carriers that are currently hiring pilots in the United States:



Major U.S. Airlines That Are Hiring Pilots Right Now

  • Delta Air Lines is the largest airline in the country that is currently hiring new pilots. However, the carrier has stated that it is slowing down pilot hiring for 2024 due to a more normalized post-pandemic growth pattern. The carrier operates a diverse fleet of Boeing and Airbus aircraft to destinations all around the world.
  • JetBlue Airways is currently accepting applications for new first officers, while also recruiting pilots through its “JetBlue Gateways” career development programs. JetBlue is based in New York but has hubs along the East Coast and in California. The airline primarily flies narrowbody Airbus aircraft, while also having a small number of Embraer 190s.
  • United Airlines has resumed hiring new pilots following a two-month pause. The airline has cited delays in the delivery of Boeing aircraft as a key reason for its hiring slowdown. United is another global airline that has a fleet of both Boeing and Airbus jets. 


Many low-cost and ultra-low-cost carriers across the country are also actively accepting applications for new pilots.


  • Allegiant Air is accepting applications for new pilots from its two pathway programs and from the general public. The airline has around two dozen pilot bases spread across the country and a fleet of Airbus A319 and A320 aircraft. Allegiant is also slated to take delivery of its first Boeing 737 MAX later in 2024.
  • Avelo Airlines is hiring both first officers and captains. Avelo has six operating bases split across the East and West Coasts. The airline flies Boeing 737-700 and Boeing 737-800 aircraft.
  • Breeze Airways is only hiring direct entry captains for its Airbus A220 fleet. The startup airline has six A220 bases across the country.
  • Frontier Airlines is currently hiring new pilots, citing a plan to grow up to three times its current size over the next ten years. Using a fleet of Airbus narrowbody aircraft, the airline connects airports across the United States, Central America, and the Caribbean.
  • Sun Country Airlines is hiring new first officers. The airline also runs a college bridge program in partnership with three colleges throughout the Midwest. Its pilots are all based at Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport and fly a fleet of passenger and cargo Boeing 737-800s.

Find more regional, low-cost, charter, and cargo airlines that are hiring 

in this Airline Geeks article:

https://airlinegeeks.com/2024/06/24/us-pilot-hiring/



More Pilot Positions in North America and Europe:
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First Officer - Lufthansa City Line - Munich, Germany

Requirements:

  • EASA CPL(A) / IR(A) with ATPL theory credit and MCC or MPL
  • Advanced UPRT training according to EASA.FCL.745
  • General higher education entrance qualification or equivalent qualification
  • EU citizenship or unrestricted residence and work permit
  • Passport with unlimited validity 
  • Confident oral and written language skills in English (ICAO Language Level 4)

https://www.career.aero/site/de/job/show/id/4158

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First Officer - Norwegian - Copenhagen, Denmark

Requirements:

Valid EASA CPLA (A) or ATPL(A) from one of the following states:
Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Ireland, Finland 

  • Valid type rating B737 300-900  
  • Able to pass 5-year security check.  
  • Legal right to live and work in the EU/EEC region  

https://careers.norwegian.com/job/Kastrup-First-Officer-Copenhagen-2025-2770/797654002/

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Helicopter Pilot - MassMutual - Windsor Locks, CT

Requirements:

  • Airline Transport Pilot Certificate
  • Reside within 1.5 hrs of the primary job location
  • 3,000 hrs flight time with 2,000 hrs as pilot in command
  • Experience operating in the New York City and Boston airspace
  • AW-139 type rating
  • Strong knowledge of VFR helicopter routes as well as rotary wing IFR experience
  • Experience working within a corporate flight department
  • Possesses a Bachelor's Degree (highly desirable)
  • Ability to work a non-standard schedule to include nights, weekends, and standby days as determined by the flight schedule

https://jobs.nbaa.org/job/helicopter-pilot/74481814/

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Senior First Officer - Air Baltic - Latvia

Requirements:
Valid EU FCL CPL or ATPL license (EASA form 141)

At least 300 hrs of CAT operations on aircraft with EFIS, FMA and FMS systems, MTOW of the aircraft at least 5,7t

ICAO English 4 or higher

Clean Criminal Record

https://careers.airbaltic.com/en/vacancies/pilots/first-officer-tr-ntr-on-a220-300

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First Officer B787 - TUI - Amsterdam, NL

Requirements:

  • Valid EASA (frozen) ATPL license
  • approved for LVO operations CAT III
  • Preferably a valid B787 type rating
  • A valid EU passport
  • Fluent in English (ELP 5 minimum)
  • Able to operate out of our main base Schiphol

https://careers.tuigroup.com/job/127917_en/



Experienced CL-300 pilot - FL Aviation - Morristown, NJ

Requirements:

  • Airline Transport Pilot License
  • CL-300 type rating preferred
  • 4,000 hrs total time 
  • 1,500 hrs in turbojets (PIC)
  • Candidate must live within reasonable commuting distance of the Morristown Airport

https://jobs.nbaa.org/job/cl-300-pilots/73503570/

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A320 First Officer - JetBlue Airways - Orlando, FL

Requirements:


  • High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) Diploma
  • Valid Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate with airplane category
  • Multiengine class ratings 
  • 500 hrs in fixed-wing airplanes
  • 1,500 hrs or more in total flight time in aircraft Greater than 1,000 hrs turbine PIC
  • Greater than 1,000 hrs in aircraft utilizing EFIS and/or FMS
  • Recent flying experience (Greater than 200 hours within the last 12 months)
  • Languages: English
  • U.S. passport or foreign passport with applicable visas 

https://www.aviationjobs.me/jobs/a320-non-type-rated-first-officers-jetblue-airways-us/


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Pilot A320 - British Airways EuroFlyer - London-Gatwick, UK

Requirements:

  • UK-issued CAA ATPL or EASA ATPL
  • Minimum 500 hrs on A320 
  • The right to live and work in the UK 
  • English language level 6
  • Valid Passport

https://careers.ba.com/job/gatwick/ba-euroflyer-direct-entry-pilot-a320-first-officer/22348/59750747552

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First Officer Type-Rated B787 - North Atlantic Airways - UK

Requirements:

  • EASA ATPL
  • Minimum 1,500 hrs total flight time
  • Valid LPC on aircraft above 50,000 kg
  • ICAO level 5 English language
  • Completed transfer of EASA license

https://pilotcareercenter.com/Pilot-Job-Posting-Pilot-Opening-Pilot-Job/19470/x/Type-Rated-First-Officers/Boeing-787---Europe-UK/Norse-Atlantic-Airways

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Captain - LATAM AIRLINES - Brazil

- Minimum experience of 5,000 flight hours, 3,000 hours in jet and 500 hours as Commander in jet aircraft, similar to the A320 governed by RBAC 121.


• Valid ICAO 4 or higher.

• Valid CMA.

• Valid RSI

• Valid Brazilian passport.

 https://lnkd.in/dedGMAjB

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DREAM JOB PILOT?

In a Series of Three Editions Explained:
Pros and Cons, Every Day Pilot Life,
Training Possibilities in the UK, Australia
In the USA, Canada, Europe, South Africa,
and the Middle East, and most importantly:
How to Find a Pilot Position
Apple Books, B&N, Kobo, Amazon, etc.
Also available at Thalia in Europe.

.



#2 Flight Training: Dream Job Pilot? 
How to choose the best training facility
How to save money and time, and where to find grants, 
scholarships, and training financing. 
How to get the most flying hours in the shortest time 
in order to apply to airlines

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TO LIVE IS TO FLY

Memoirs of an Executive Pilot - The Perfect Gift for Aviation Enthusiasts
Memoirs of an Executive Pilot in Europe in the '90s -
from VIP Passengers to Medical Emergency Flights


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Aviation Newsletter - Pilot Jobs - August 2026

  Those were the times ... Experienced Non-Type-Rated First Officer - Norwegian - Oslo, Norway Requirements: EASA ATPL or CPL License + ATPL...