Simulation Flight in Mukilteo now has a unique piece of machinery available to pilots. “The nice thing about a simulator in deference to a real plane is number one you’re not going to fly a jet like this to train and learn,” said Michael Haynes who is the chief instructor at Simulation Flight, he is also a retired FAA regulator and airline pilot. The 737-MAX simulator took two years to get FAA-certified and is the only one of its kind owned by a private business. A feat largely spearheaded by Haynes, “I know a 737 very, very well.” Projections from the Bureau of Labor and Statistics show there will be 16,800 openings for commercial and airline pilots each year for over a decade. While the FAA said airline pilots are increasing year over year, it’s still not enough to cover those projections. READ MORE: https://www.king5.com/article/tech/science/aerospace/local-737-max-simulator-helps-pilot-shortage/281-9250b54f-44a2-432d-9e3c-9be78f33a622