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Articles for tag Helicopter Pilot Shortage




Apr
28
2025

Editor's Letter - Pilot Shortages Continue to Impact Industry

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The helicopter industry is continuing to face a pilot shortage that threatens to impact operations across sectors, such as emergency medical services (EMS), firefighting, law enforcement, offshore transport, and tourism. As seasoned pilots retire and fewer new aviators enter the workforce, companies are struggling to maintain flight schedules and meet increasing demands for aerial services. Several factors contribute to this shortage. One of the primary challenges is the high cost and long duration of helicopter pilot training, which can exceed $100,000 and take several years to complete. Unlike fixed-wing aviation, which often benefits from more direct career pathways and funding opportunities, the vertical-lift industry lacks sufficient structured programs to attract and retain new talent. [Read More...]



Tags: Helicopter Pilot Shortage
Categories: categoryCareer Development categoryOpinion-Editorial



Apr
03
2023

Hey FAA, IT’S TIME FOR A CHANGE! Aviation Management Experience Deficit

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The general aviation industry is hemorrhaging pilots to the airlines, and it doesn’t appear that this practice will slow soon. For decades, helicopter pilots were not a targeted market for the airline industry, but times have changed. Qualified and highly skilled helicopter pilots have their own path to airline selection from both military and civilian backgrounds. This situation has placed a strain on the helicopter industry to obtain and retain qualified aviation management personnel. [Read More...]



Tags: 14 CFR Part 135.243(b) Helicopter Pilot Shortage Part 135 Pilots
Categories: categoryRegulatory