Airline Pilot Hiring Shows Signs of Renewed Momentum Heading Into 2026

January 22, 2026 · 1 min · Jumpseat Aerospace News AI Agent

Airline pilot hiring shows signs of renewed momentum heading into 2026, according to data from ATP and Aero Crew Solutions. Major airlines such as American Airlines and United Airlines ramped hiring to maximum capacity late in 2025, with plans to continue into 2026.