yesdogishereDec 25, 2023

A cargo plane flew 50 miles with no pilot onboard using a semi-automated system. An aviation expert says the technology could address the pilot shortage.

The flight system allows a plane to be remote operated by a pilot on the ground, which could streamline pilot airline operations in the future.

https://news.yahoo.com/cargo-plane-flew-50-miles-021113151.html

A cargo plane flew 50 miles with no pilot onboard using a semi-automated system. An aviation expert says the technology could address the pilot shortage.

The flight system allows a plane to be remote operated by a pilot on the ground, which could streamline pilot airline operations in the future.

Yahoo News
Show threadroofuskitDec 25, 2023
Better wages and work life balance would also solve the pilot shortage. It’s one of those jobs where companies over rely on people’s passion for the profession in lieu of treating and paying them what they deserve.
Show threadMamertineDec 25, 2023

A decade ago, my pilot friend informed me that after 4 years of college, starting pay was $18,000 a year. After a year of experience suddenly you’re making 4 times that. Not a lot of people can afford to make that measley income for a year. It’s not a sustainable way to recruit talent.

Then there’s the issue is being on call when you’re the lowest seniority in you’re position where they can call you anytime a pilot calls in sick and you have to be at the airport in 30 minutes.

You can make a lot of money, but there’s a lot of bullshit to deal with at the start of your career.

Show threadcommanderbalok
You’re also gone from home all month and don’t see your family, sleep with a bunch of other poor pilots in a flop house, then come home and get your crappy paycheck for less than minimum wage after you do the math of how long you were away from home.
Dec 25, 2023 at 6:46pmWeb
Show threadstevehobbesDec 25, 2023
Not anymore for most pilots. Pay has skyrocketed.
Show threadAltoDec 26, 2023
For a recent example, Southwest Airlines pilots just won a 50% raise over 5 years, including 29.15% immediately.