The U.S. airline industry is facing a potential nationwide pilot shortage in the coming years, an issue that could mean potential delays and fewer flights for passengers. The biggest problem is that, unless potential pilots learn to fly in the military, it could costs a small fortune to be trained and certified. NBC’s Tom Costello reports for TODAY.
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Airline Geeks – From Turboprops to Turbofans: Inside CommutAir’s Transition to the Embraer ERJ145
Read MoreAirlineGeeks has partnered up with regional airline CommutAir to give AvGeeks an inside look at the operations of a regional airline and the life of a regional pilot through a series of articles and videos. Over the course of our partnership, we hope to give readers a behind the scenes look at what goes on behind the cockpit door and inspires the next generation of pilots.
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Ready, Set, United!
Read MoreA pilot’s path to United Airlines was never easier or quicker than it is today. Regardless of your background or story, CommutAir offers the fastest and most seamless path to United Airlines via its Career Path Program (CPP).
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CommutAir, a United Express® Carrier, Appoints Keith Lockhart as Director of Technical Services
Read MoreCommutAir, a United Express carrier (UAL), announces Keith Lockhart as Director of Technical Services. Keith will report to CommutAir’s Vice President of Maintenance & Technical Services, Lon Ziegler, and be based at the company’s headquarters near Cleveland, Ohio.
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CommutAir, a United Express® Carrier, Appoints David Fitzgerald and Jacob Lofting to Its Flight Operations Leadership Team
Read MoreCommutAir, a United Express carrier (UAL), announces changes to its Flight Operations leadership team, effective immediately.
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From Choppers to Commercial Jets: Insights from a former Blackhawk (UH-60L) Pilot
Read MoreWe sat down with former UH-60L pilot and now CommutAir First Officer, Christopher Golab, for tips on how to pick the best rotor program and an inside look at CommutAir’s Rotor Transition Program!
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UND, United Airlines announce pilot pathway program
Read MoreA new agreement between UND and United Airlines will give aviation students the chance to have a direct pipeline to jobs with one of the world’s largest airliners.
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CommutAir and Ohio University Offer Students First Officer Pathway Program
Read MoreCommutAir, a United Express® carrier, entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with Ohio University’s Russ College of Engineering and Technology to offer Ohio University’s student pilots a direct path to a CommutAir First Officer position.
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CommutAir and United Airlines Return to Elmira Corning Regional Airport
Read MoreThe first United Airlines flight touched down at the Elmira/Corning Regional Airport Monday, from Newark Liberty International Airport.
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CommutAir, a United Express Carrier, Announces Rotor Transition Program (RTP)
Read MoreCommutAir, a United Express® carrier, announces its Rotor Transition Program (RTP) to assist military and civilian helicopter pilots transition to fixed wing aircraft at CommutAir, United Airlines’ fastest growing regional airline partner.