Posts Tagged ‘commercial airlines’
Would you pilot one of the world’s longest flights?
The world’s longest flights Once you’ve finished your flight training at CTI Professional Flight Training and you’re a certified commercial pilot, you could find yourself piloting one of the world’s longest flights! Working as a pilot doesn’t just mean short hops around the country – here are the top ten longest flight routes in the…
Read MoreVirgin America faces retirement in 2019
Will this be the end of Virgin America? This week brought news that passengers will lose a distinctive name in domestic air travel – Virgin America. Known for its stylish, eye-catching brand, Virgin America dates back to 2007 when the Virgin Group, owned by British billionaire Sir Richard Branson, created it. However, since June last…
Read MoreUnited will retire Boeing 747, the ‘Queen of the Skies’, in 2017
Is this the final year for the Boeing 747? In a memo to workers this week, United president Scott Kirby announced the firm will retire its Boeing 747 jumbo jets by the end of 2017. Although the airline had already announced it would cease the use of the ‘Queen of the Skies’, many were expecting…
Read MoreCareers in Flight: A day in the life of a commercial pilot
A day in the life of a commercial pilot Ever wondered what a day in the life of a commercial pilot looks like? With many of our flight students going on to fly professionally, here’s an insight into the kind of working day they can expect: The night before FAA regulations state that a commercial…
Read MoreTop global airlines to work for in 2016
Top global airlines Last month, we gave you a rundown of the top flight companies to work for in the US. But for those of you looking to work further afield, check out this list of the top global airlines to work for. Whether you’re learning to fly at our Tennessee campus or our Florida…
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