Financials

Employment By Air Carrier

Air Carriers employment increased from 704K in January 2018 to 797K in January 2024. Employment decreased to a low of 692K in May 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. FedEx (FX) is the leading employer amongst air carriers.
Passenger, cargo, and charter airlines that operate at least one aircraft that has more than 60 seats or the capacity to carry a payload of passengers, cargo, and fuel weighing more than 18,000 pounds must report monthly employment statistics. Regulations require U.S. airlines to report employment numbers for employees who worked or received pay for any part of the pay period(s) ending nearest the 15th day of the month.