Flight training in 2026 — is it still worth it, and what do the numbers actually say? ✈️

In this episode of the Aviation Mentors Podcast, Carson delivers a data-driven state of the union for flight training in 2026. Real numbers pulled from FAA records, industry surveys, and airline hiring reports. Carson breaks down:

• The real state of airline hiring in 2026, with actual numbers from American, United, and Delta
• Why 2025 was a pause and not a collapse, and what the rebound looks like right now
• Student pilot pipeline data, CFI supply, and what the competition actually looks like
• The true cost of flight training from private pilot to CFI in today's market
• Why waiting to start could cost you more than financing now
• The checkride examiner bottleneck and how it is quietly adding thousands to your ...