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A cargo plane flew 50 miles with no pilot onboard using a semi-automated system. An aviation expert says the technology could address the pilot shortage. (news.yahoo.com)
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The flight system allows a plane to be remote operated by a pilot on the ground, which could streamline pilot airline operations in the future.

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[–] commanderbalok@lemmynsfw.com 11 points 10 months ago (1 children)

You're also gone from home all month and don't see your family, sleep with a bunch of other poor pilots in a flop house, then come home and get your crappy paycheck for less than minimum wage after you do the math of how long you were away from home.

[–] stevehobbes@lemmy.world 5 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Not anymore for most pilots. Pay has skyrocketed.

[–] Alto@kbin.social 1 points 10 months ago

For a recent example, Southwest Airlines pilots just won a 50% raise over 5 years, including 29.15% immediately.