Atlanta, GA - Aviation Information Resources (AIR, Inc.), an Atlanta-based pilot career information and counseling service, contracted by Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), agreed to provide the 350 furloughed pilots at WestAir, which will cease operation on May 31, 1998, with a one-year membership in AIR, Inc.’s Airline Pilot Career Development System, and admittance to any one of AIR, Inc.’s nationwide Airline Pilot Career Seminars, Forums, and Job Fairs in ‘98: LAX (3/28), DEN (5/16), ATL (7/18), Las Vegas (9/19), Washington, DC (11/21).

“AIR, Inc. will provide WestAir’s furloughed pilots with the same services we have been providing our own pilot members for over eight years,” said AIR, Inc. president, Kit Darby. AIR, Inc. is in the business of helping pilots lay the groundwork to conduct a successful job search by furnishing prospective airline pilots with up-to-date information and the materials they need to get the airline job they want. “We will be the vital link between the 350 furloughed WestAir pilots and the 12,000+ airline pilot jobs available in 1998,” Mr. Darby added.

The membership will provide the pilots with timely, informative material that offers one-stop assistance in their job search. Along with the material, they will also have access to AIR, Inc.’s 800 career counseling department. The staff of 40 part-time trained pilot counselors are equipped to handle piloting problems and questions, while providing step-by-step interview preps. WestAir’s 350 furloughed pilots are also invited to attend one of AIR, Inc.’s career seminars in 1998. The seminars provide information on the airline pilot job market, job search planning, written tests, simulator check rides, and employment medical exams. The airline forum allows the attendee to learn first-hand from the airline recruiters what the airlines are looking for in their applicants. The Job Fair provides an opportunity for the attendees to deliver their résumés in person, pick up applications, and meet one-on-one with the airline recruiters.

For more information on career developmental products, memberships, and seminars AIR, Inc. offers, visit our web site at www.airapps.com or call 1-800-AIR-APPS.