U.S. Airlines Struggle to Attract Diverse Pilot Candidates
Jennifer Zabasajja, Bloomberg
Some U.S. airlines are doing something that was unthinkable just five years ago. They're training pilots from scratch through what are called ab initio programs. This gives airlines a much bigger say in the racial and gender diversity of pilot candidates. Over time, these training programs should help them ensure their flight decks look a bit more like America.
9 months ago