Why Airline Pilots Have ‘Concerns’ About Trump’s FAA Chief Nominee | Global News Avenue

Airline pilots are not satisfied with President Donald Trump’s choice to take charge of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

The Air Force Line Pilot Association (INT’L (ALPA) represents more than 79,000 pilots from 42 pilots from the United States and Canadian Airlines.

Indianapolis-based Republic Airlines operates regional flights on behalf of United Airlines (ual), Delta gas line ((Dahl) and American Airlines (AAL). In the context of a global pilot shortage in 2022, the Republic proposed that the FAA should reduce the number of hours required to be a co-pilot to 750, from 1,500 to 750, but the agency rejected it, which satisfied the ALPA.

“Our efforts to reduce pilot training in the past and Safety standards We look forward to hearing his assurance that he will keep the current demands. ” Alpa said.

Airline Flight Staff Union “is a big fan of the 1,500-hour rule”

“Not surprising, union Representative airline pilots are a big fan of the 1,500-hour rule. ” One mile at a time.

“After all, the pilot has been able to Negotiating incredible salary increaseswhich is largely due to limiting the pilot pipeline, by keeping it so demanding. ”

Bedford must be confirmed by the U.S. Senate before he can become an administrator of the FAA.