Airline Pilot Shortage
New Opportunities for Future Pro-Pilots

RJ Cockpit Image U.S. airlines face one of the most severe pilot shortages ever. In fact, thousands of civilian pilots are needed in the next few years to meet the airlines’ demands for pilots.

What you may not realize is that you don't have to come from a military aviation background or graduate from an aviation college to be an airline pilot. In today's job market, men and women from all educational and professional backgrounds are discovering the fulfillment of doing something they've always wanted to do: FLY.

This web site is dedicated to helping you…

  • Discover the airline pilot lifestyle
  • Learn about different pilot career paths
  • Find out what training is required
  • Evaluate flight training options
  • Set goals and plan your future

We invite you to check out the Pilot Career Coach Forums, and then request your own Pilot Career Coach.

Connect with An Airline Pilot

Career Coach ForumWith the Pilot Career Coach forums on BeAnAirlinePilot.com, our goal is to help inform people about a professional pilot career. We do this using a discussion forum format, where each forum is guided by a Pilot Career Coach. Each of the Pilot Career Coaches trained at ATP and currently flies for an airline. These professional men and women want to help others achieve their career goals by sharing the lessons they learned along the way to becoming a professional pilot. They make themselves available to you to answer your questions about the career, help you establish personal goals, and learn how to best achieve those goals.

When your Coach is first assigned, you will receive full access to the forum where you can read about his or her experience training; current experience flying the line; and the transition from his or her previous career to becoming an airline pilot. After you’ve read your Coach’s introduction, go ahead and introduce yourself. Share a much or as little as you want.

Ready to join the discussion? There is no cost to you for this opportunity. Request a Pilot Career Coach today!

Who is ATP?

Mulit EngineATP is the nation's largest career-oriented flight school and the leading provider of pilots to the Regional Airlines. We provide airline-oriented flight training at 20 flight schools across the U.S. As proven by the success of our graduates, ATP's Airline Training Programs provide the fastest, safest, and most economical route to an airline pilot career.

ATP sponsors these forums so that interested individuals can learn factual, unbiased information about what it's like to be an airline pilot. See you on the Pilot Career Coach Forums!

ATP Established 1984

Ever since I began my training with ATP, my experience has been nothing short of OUTSTANDING! I received a phone call this morning from American Eagle, offering me a class start date. From ATP's Airline Career Pilot Program to the Regional Jet Standards Certification, everything was what I expected and more. The knowledge I gained in just one week of intensive training in the RJ Certification Program has definitely given me a heads-up of what to expect during my training at American Eagle. Hands down, ATP is the only choice for flight training.

—Rolando Rodrigues,
ATP Graduate Hired by American Eagle

With every question I ask, my objective seems a whole lot more reachable. Hearing about others who’ve done what I’m trying to do really helps. Thank you.

—Jay, Pilot Career Coach Forum Member
Expressjet Bob

Bob
ExpressJet

Bob is based in Ontario (ONT) for ExpressJet. They also have bases in Houston (IAH), Newark (EWR), Cleveland (CLE), San Antonio (SAT), and Los Angeles (LAX).

BOB’S PROFILE


PSA Josie

Josie
PSA

Josie is Based in Dayton (DAY) with PSA. They also have bases in Knoxville (TYS) and Charlotte (CLT).

JOSIE’S PROFILE


SkyWest Clint

Clint
SkyWest

Clint is based in Milwaukee, WI. SkyWest also has bases and domiciles in COS, DEN, FAT, MRY, PDX, PSP, SAN, SBA, SBP, SMF, SLC, LAX, SFO, TUS, and ATL.

CLINT’S PROFILE


American Eagle Michael

Michael
American Eagle

Michael is based in Chicago (ORD), with Eagle. They also have bases in Dallas (DFW), Los Angeles (LAX), New York (LGA) and Boston (BOS), Miami (MIA), and San Juan (SJD).

MICHAEL’S PROFILE


Pinnacle Bobby

Bobby
Pinnacle

Bobby is based in Memphis (MEM) with Pinnacle. They also have bases in Atlanta (ATL), Detroit (DTW) and Minneapolis (MSP).

BOBBY’S PROFILE


PSA John

John
PSA

John is Based in Charlotte, NC (CLT) with PSA. They also have bases in Knoxville (TYS) and Dayton (DAY).

JOHN’S PROFILE


Expressjet Adam

Adam
ExpressJet

Adam is based in Newark (EWR) for ExpressJet. They also have bases in Houston (IAH), Cleveland (CLE), Ontario (ONT), San Antonio (SAT), and Los Angeles (LAX)

ADAM’S PROFILE


American Eagle Kevin

Kevin
American Eagle

Kevin is based in Chicago (ORD), with Eagle. They also have bases in Dallas (DFW), Los Angeles (LAX), New York (LGA) and Boston (BOS), Miami (MIA), and San Juan (SJD).

KEVIN’S PROFILE


Expressjet Jeremy

Jeremy
ExpressJet

Jeremy is based in Ontario (ONT) for ExpressJet. They also have bases in Houston (IAH), Newark (EWR), Cleveland (CLE), San Antonio (SAT), and Los Angeles (LAX).

JEREMY’S PROFILE


Continental Chris

Chris
Continental

Chris is based in Newark (EWR) for Continental. They also have bases in Houston (IAH) and Cleveland (CLE)

CHRIS’S PROFILE


SkyWest JJ

JJ
SkyWest

JJ is based in ORD with SkyWest. They also have bases and domiciles in COS, DEN, FAT, MRY, PDX, PSP, SAN, SBA, SBP, SMF, SLC, LAX, SFO, TUS, ATL, and MKE

JJ’S PROFILE


Republic Airways Ken

Ken
Republic Airways

Ken is based in Denver (DEN) with Republic. They also have bases in Columbus (CMH), Indianapolis (IND), Pittsburgh (PIT), and Washington DC.

KEN’S PROFILE


Expressjet Dan

Dan
ExpressJet

Dan is based in Newark (EWR) for ExpressJet. They also have bases in Houston (IAH), Cleveland (CLE), Ontario (ONT), San Antonio (SAT), and Los Angeles (LAX)

DAN’S PROFILE


Expressjet Roger

Roger
ExpressJet

Roger is based in Houston (IAH) for ExpressJet. They also have bases in Newark (EWR), Cleveland (CLE), Ontario (ONT), San Antonio (SAT), and Los Angeles (LAX).

ROGER’S PROFILE