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FAA Pilot Certificates Pick Up Steam in April

May 14, 2024


Pilot certificate issuances were up 19% YOY
FAA pilot certificate issuances jumped by 19% year over year (YOY) in April, with the number of air transport pilot (ATP) certificates up 14%. However, this was down by 4% from 2019 levels, industry analyst Jefferies reported.


Jefferies estimates the net U.S. airline population grew by 1.9% last year, to 141,800. This represents a 1% deficit of needs but is buffered by aircraft delivery delays, the analyst said. As aircraft deliveries pick up and pilot retirements increase, Jefferies believes the undersupply could grow, potentially reaching a 7% shortage by 2030.