Originally Posted by
Riddler
In 2000, there were about 5,000 "regional" pilots.
In 2010, there were over 17,000 "regional" pilots.
Why does anyone seriously think that any major airline is going to replace any retiring pilots when they can simply OUTSOURCE them. Sure, there will be some hiring and movement. But it's not going to be a 1-to-1 ratio of retirees to new hires.
Which is why "scope recovery" should be the #1 priority in any future contract negotiations at the "majors"