ACP456 What does Spirit shutting down mean for new pilots?

Aviation Careers Podcast by Carl Valeri

Jun 15, 202613:51Business

The most common question I get after publishing my last episode about surviving a furlough is “What does Spirit shutting down mean for new pilots?” Today, I will also answer the question of how this affects all pilots at...

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