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E343 - When Will Pilot Hiring Boom Again? Industry Trends & Airline Strategy
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In this state-of-the-industry episode, host Justin Seals sits down with Dr. Jim Higgins, Professor of Aviation at the University of North Dakota, to break down what's really happening in aviation right now. They cover: Why hiring has slowed and what it means for aspiring pilots Boeing's production increase from 38 to 42 jets—and why that signals major changes ahead Spirit Airlines' double bankruptcy and what it reveals about low-cost carrier economics The government shutdown's impact on air traffic control and safety Privatization of ATC: Is it the answer? The $725 billion backlog of aircraft orders What pilot contract negotiations will look like when money's already good Whether you're…