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AIR-Experts and AIR, Inc. History

Our philosophy…

Aviation Information Resources is dedicated to providing complete, timely, and accurate information to help pilots make informed decisions throughout their job search and to assist them in their career development as an airline pilot.

Our company…

AIR, Inc. (Aviation Information Resources, Inc.) is a Career Information Resource company for pilots who are on an airline pilot career track. We work with military pilots transitioning to the civilian sector, general aviation, corporate, and commuter pilots seeking to get a job with an airline, from regional to major. 70% of the pilots hired in 1999 were AIR, Inc. members. A wide variety of products and services are available to both job seekers and employers. Refer to our Products and Services section to get a detailed overview of what AIR, Inc. has to offer. AIR, Inc.'s owner and President, Kit Darby employs 30 full time employees and 30 part time employees, dedicated to personally serving you throughout your job search. AIR, Inc.'s main office is located in Atlanta, GA.

Our products and services…

Our membership services incorporates our nine most popular products/services–the Airline Pilot Career Decisions Guide; the Airline Pilot Application Handbook; Pilot Resource Guide; Address & Information Directory; Fleet and Sim Directory; Annual Salary Survey; the Airline Pilot Job Monthly newsletter, Airline Pilot Careers magazine, and AIRApps on-line airline application system, plus toll-free 800 counseling and Web site access to our "Members Only" section which includes Hot Air News, Rumors, and our rapid e-mail notification system (AIRNotams). These products, provided as a one-year membership, are designed to work together to ensure you achieve maximum success in your airline job search at a minimum cost. A well-planed job search, understanding the elements of the hiring process, and knowing how to effectively market yourself are vital to getting the interviews and job offers you want in minimum time. AIR, Inc. products will provide you with the facts you need to take advantage of the opportunities in today's competitive airline pilot job market. Pilot hiring for 2000 promises to exceed 18,000, the 5th all-time record year, so prepare now! Let AIR, Inc. help you develop and implement a successful airline job search plan. -Keep your airspeed up! Kit Darby, President and Publisher, AIR, Inc.

Our history…

History Timeline Kit Darby, owner and President of AIR, Inc. (B-757/767 Captain for United Airlines), entered into a partnership with FAPA in 1983. FAPA, Future Aviation Professionals of America, was owned by Louis Smith. Kit Darby owned one-third of FAPA and worked in the capacity of Executive Vice President Marketing and Sales. During Darby's tenure employment with FAPA, he brought the company from near bankruptcy to $3.6M in annual sales, started the Career Day seminar series, authored and published numerous books including the Annual Salary Survey, and Simulator Training Manual. See Online Tours!

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