This one is a surprise to many, but its true – pilots have a lower divorce rate. According to data from the U.S. Census Bureaus American Community Survey 5-year data, from 2009-2018, the divorce rate for pilots was 30.5%. Much lower than the 53% for the most divorce-prone group: casino gaming managers.

Do pilots have a shorter life expectancy?

The longevity figures for the pilots are markedly worse than for the rest of the population. According to the National Center for Health Statistics, the overall average life expectancy for Americans 60 years old is 20.4 years. Moreover, airline pilots retire at age 60 or earlier.

Do pilots get divorced more often?

This one is a surprise to many, but its true – pilots have a lower divorce rate. According to data from the U.S. Census Bureaus American Community Survey 5-year data, from 2009-2018, the divorce rate for pilots was 30.5%. Much lower than the 53% for the most divorce-prone group: casino gaming managers.

Why do pilots quit?

The reasons can almost be anything, from not seeing any progress in their flying, to losing their Instructor to an airline job, or even something happening thats caused them to have to take some time away from flying. Some students lose their motivation because they havent soloed yet.

Do pilots and flight attendants date?

While there are many pilot and flight attendant couples, and many flight attendants married or committed to other flight attendants, and many pilots with the same connections with other pilots, several factors have made those connections less likely.