The Real Origin Of America’s Pilot Shortage & Why It May Be Coming To An End

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Members of the PSA Airlines Cadet Program received a disappointing email in late July 2026, when the company advised pilot cadets that it would no longer sponsor the ATP/CTP course that all new hires are required to complete before officially joining the airline. Traditionally, this is paid for by the company, but for those in the PSA program, it’s now on the cadet’s shoulders to take the course and pay for it.