The U.S. Air Force has a 1,800-pilot deficit. USAF pilots are leaving for commercial airlines that pay 2x USAF pay. The USAF ...

Pilots in some countries fly well past 65, but the US still draws a hard line.

The relatively low mandatory retirement age for pilots means that thousands leave the role every year, and airlines are in a ...

Specialization has long been important in the field of aviation, particularly when it comes to how aircraft are used. For example, although helicopters like the Apache and UH-60 Black Hawk are both ...

Pilot ranks, denoted by stripes on their uniform, indicate seniority, experience, and the level of responsibility for the aircraft, crew, and passengers. Pilots typically advance through ranks (Cadet, ...

A Greater Sudbury 11-year-old is balancing flight training, acting roles and a growing coffee business as he works toward ...