Commercial Pilots: 13 Jobs That Only Require 250 Total Hours

Given that the FAA requires pilots to log 1500 hours of flight time in order to earn their Air Transport Pilot (ATP) rating and thus fly for the airlines, there are a myriad of career opportunities that pilots with a commercial rating can pursue, with as few as 250 hours of total flight time. These […]

How do airport landing fees work?

Airport landing fees are one of the many ways through which the FAA is able to sustain the aviation industry. While the United States aviation system is heavily subsidized through federal tax dollars, airport landing fees help to provide funding to sustain the industry and keep it financially solvent. Landing fees help pay for keeping […]