Trump Administration Directs FAA to Mandate Merit-Based Pilot Hiring

How the FAA's new rule on February 13, 2026, affects pilot hiring by requiring airlines to certify merit-based practices or face federal probes.

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https://newsletter.tf/faa-mandates-merit-based-pilot-hiring-to-end-dei-practices/

The FAA now requires airlines to prove pilot hiring is based only on skill, not race or gender. This is a major change from previous practices.

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https://newsletter.tf/faa-mandates-merit-based-pilot-hiring-to-end-dei-practices/

FAA Orders Airlines to Certify Merit-Based Pilot Hiring or Face Investigation

How the FAA's new rule on February 13, 2026, affects pilot hiring by requiring airlines to certify merit-based practices or face federal probes.