The Wednesday before Thanksgiving is the busiest air travel day of the year but the days before and after Christmas will be bustling, too. The Air Transport Association of America (ATA) release

You can get better flight training in Florida than anywhere else in the world. It doesn’t matter if you live in India or Indiana - if you are thinking about becoming a commercial pilot,

The federal government is forming a blue-ribbon panel to try to assist the USA's airline industry, which has racked up substantial losses this past decade – according to a recent arti

It is easy to pick the right flight training school if you do your homework. There are over 1400 aviation schools, colleges and academies in the United States and they are not all the same. There a

Amelia Earhart – the world’s most famous woman aviator – received her first flight training in Long Beach, California strapped into a Kinner Airster prop plane b

This commercial aviation glossary is a complete list of words, terms, abbreviations and definitions you will need to know for your career as a commercial pilot. Print it out, bookmark it, stu

Obtaining pilot certification in the United States is a complex series of tests and requirements. It is administered by FARs (or Federal Aviation Regulations) that are established by the Federal

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has just proposed new flight, duty, and rest rules based on fatigue science to ensure that all pilots receive adequate rest. The FAA will issue this

The airlines will start hiring again in 2010 and 2011 which means now is the best time to start looking for the aviation school that will be right for you. There are many flight schools and aviation

A bird strike, bird hit, or BASH (Bird Aircraft Strike Hazard) is a collision between a bird and an aircraft. It is a common threat to flight safety, and has caused a number of accidents wi

The F-1 visa program is designed for the international student who wishes not only to receive the FAA certificates and ratings, but also to stay on as a flight instructor to build flight time towar

So you want to become a commercial pilot. Good for you. You’ve got the right stuff. You’ve got the right attitude. You’ve got the determination and commitment. You

Commercial aviation is one the toughest businesses in the world. Former American Airlines CEO Robert Crandall once called it “the closest thing to war.” Sir Adam Thomson said%

For over 60 years Pan American Airlines – Pan Am - pioneered trans-ocean and intercontinental flying. The name Pan Am is synonymous with aviation. They set the standard and shaped the avi

There are many jobs available for commercial pilots even in this tough economy. The big legacy carriers like American, United and Delta may not be hiring right now but there are many opportunities

The financial rewards of a commercial pilot license are great – the average salary of a commercial pilot is close to $100,000 a year. Getting that license is not easy, however &%2

These days a commercial aircraft is flown by a two-person crew consisting of a pilot and a first officer. The pilot is often referred to as the ‘captain.’ The first officer is

Everyone remembers the spectacular landing a US Air pilot made in the Hudson River on January 15, 2009 that saved 155 lives. But not everyone remembers the man who was responsible for this miracle.

Aviator College in Ft. Pierce, Florida has just been given permission to issue F-1 visas by the U.S. Department of Citizenship and Immigration Services. This is good news for all international flig

The only time you hear about the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is – unfortunately - when there is a plane crash. But there is a lot more behind the scenes to the NTSB.

This mid-sized, wide-body, twin-engine jet airliner is nearly completed. Its seating capacity is between 290 to 330 passengers and it will be significantly more fuel-efficient than other aircraft

A good pilot is always prepared. A good flight student is always prepared, too. You have chosen your flight school. You are about to launch your new career. You are ready to go. Ok &#8211

There are about 5000 flights in the air at one time in the United States alone. How do you keep everything running smoothly? Air traffic control (ATC) separates aircraft to prevent collisions%2

Are you ready to work? Are you ready to listen? Are you ready to become a pilot? Welcome then to your new life as a commercial pilot – the most exciting and satisfying job in the wo

A commercial aviation license is one of the most coveted and sacred certificates you can receive. The benefits and privileges are great and the responsibilities are enormous. Acquiring a license can

The definition of avionics is "aviation electronics.” It comprises of electronic systems for aircraft and the display and management of multiple systems. It includes the hundreds of sy

Wednesday November 11 is the day to celebrate our veterans for the service and sacrifices they made for our country. Aviator College salutes all the fine servicemen and women. But we honor veterans f

A flight simulator is a system that tries to copy, or simulate, the experience of flying an aircraft. It is meant to be as realistic as possible.

Ft. Pierce is one of the oldest communities on the east coast of Florida. The town was incorporated in 1904 yet – today – it only has a population of about 41,000.