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SuccessWomen are gaining ground in traditionally male-dominated jobs like surgeons, airline pilots, and software developers—and earning well over $100,000
By Emma BurleighMarch 25, 2026
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SuccessMeet Chresten Wilson, the airline captain set to become United’s most senior female pilot ever—the job pays $400K and doesn’t require a college degree
By Preston ForeMarch 13, 2026
American Airlines pilot’s pay stub shows surprisingly ‘elite money,’ with $458,000 in year-to-date compensation
EconomyAmerican Airlines pilot’s pay stub shows surprisingly ‘elite money,’ with $458,000 in year-to-date compensation
By Ashley LutzDecember 30, 2025
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SuccessWhen David Ellison was 13, his billionaire father Larry bought him a plane. He competed in air shows before leaving it to become a Hollywood executive
By Dave SmithDecember 9, 2025
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SuccessFlexjet’s chairman was living with his parents—then he borrowed $500 from his dad to help buy a company, and became a billionaire
By Emma BurleighOctober 1, 2025
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FinanceSpirit Airlines says it will furlough 270 pilots and demote 140 captains to first officers
By Chris MorrisJuly 29, 2025
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LifestyleA Delta pilot was arrested on child sex abuse material charges after landing in San Francisco
By The Associated PressJuly 28, 2025
Starbucks just posted a $360K-salary job ad—but candidates need ‘tact and decorum’ and a specialist qualification to apply
SuccessStarbucks just posted a $360K-salary job ad—but candidates need ‘tact and decorum’ and a specialist qualification to apply
By Emma BurleighMay 28, 2025
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TechUnited Airlines pilot of 30+ years says there was only one time he lost communication—here’s why he said the emergency wasn’t ‘that big of a deal’
By Josh Funk and The Associated PressMay 23, 2025
Student pilots are suing United Airlines for fraud after spending tens of thousands of dollars on a flight school riddled with staffing shortages and expulsions: ‘It was students teaching students’
Travel & LeisureStudent pilots are suing United Airlines for fraud after spending tens of thousands of dollars on a flight school riddled with staffing shortages and expulsions: ‘It was students teaching students’
By Rio Yamat and The Associated PressApril 16, 2025
A private jet that crashed into a business jet looks crumpled on the tarmac
LifestyleA 78-year-old pilot was killed after the landing gear on his private jet failed. His wife says he died doing what he loved
By Sejal Govindarao and The Associated PressFebruary 12, 2025
‘Alaska Turkey Bomb’ pilot drops frozen birds to rural residents who can’t run to the grocery store for Thanksgiving
Lifestyle‘Alaska Turkey Bomb’ pilot drops frozen birds to rural residents who can’t run to the grocery store for Thanksgiving
By Mark Thiessen, Becky Bohrer and The Associated PressNovember 28, 2024
Air Canada makes plea for government help as pilots demand wages it says it can’t pay
FinanceAir Canada makes plea for government help as pilots demand wages it says it can’t pay
By The Associated PressSeptember 13, 2024
Jeff Bezos has a house rule. No phones in the morning, says partner Lauren Sánchez
TechJeff Bezos has a house rule. No phones in the morning, says partner Lauren Sánchez
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezSeptember 6, 2024
David Neeleman speaks with his hands in front of him while sitting in front of a colorful backdrop.
ConferencesPilots are ditching top captain jobs in favor of $200,000 second-in-command gigs with better work-life balance, JetBlue founder says
By Sasha RogelbergJuly 18, 2024
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