Recalls Another 140 Pilots Now Flying For Regionals

US Airways announced Thursday plans to hire more than 350 new pilots, with training dates beginning in November 2007. The airline will also move 140 pilots, who currently fly for US Airways Express carriers, back to the mainline flying seats they were furloughed from several years ago.

The airline's pilot staffing needs are being driven primarily by retiring mainline pilots, according to the carrier. New hire pilots will move onto the airline's growing Embraer 190 fleet -- which in turn will drive current pilots to other aircraft like the Boeing 737 and Airbus A320 family.

"It was only two short years ago that both the former US Airways' and America West's futures were in the air," said US Airways President Scott Kirby. "To stand strong two years later and announce that not only will we no longer have any pilots on furlough, but also will begin to hire new pilots is simply great news for our employees and our airline. Our pilots are among the most experienced and professional in our industry, and we look forward to welcoming our returning pilots from our Express partners as well as new pilots to our airline."

Positions will be filled over the next 12 to 16 months. The new hires will be based in Philadelphia, home to the carrier's Embraer 190 fleet.

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