<p>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 all levels. Talking Points: https://www.alpa.org/press-room/2026/05/spirit-airlines-closure-a-devastating-blow-to-more-than-2000-pilots-thousands-more-workers This news does not affect the new pilots. You are at &#8230; <a href="https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/acp456-what-does-spirit-shutting-down-mean-for-new-pilots/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">ACP456 What does Spirit shutting down mean for new pilots?</span> <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/acp456-what-does-spirit-shutting-down-mean-for-new-pilots/">ACP456 What does Spirit shutting down mean for new pilots?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com">Aviation Careers Podcast</a>.</p>