Originally Posted by
block30
I am not really even sure about this....Isn't Delta mainline trying to shrink it's current pilot force from 12,000 to 9,000 ish? (serious question) Simultaneously they are trying to shrink their regional pilot force.
I'm not sure that part 121 flying is a growth industry in the next 10 years. One retirement does not equal one new hire. *That's the problem.*
Delta wants to reduce their manning by 25% AND reduce their regional pilot numbers? At the same time rest rules point to slightly higher manning requirements???
Even with the increased productivity at the majors post 9/11 and the negative impact 9/11 had on the industry pilot manning at the majors(DL/UA/AA/SW/US/JB/AT/AK) is up for the last 10 yrs.
No one is forecasting a reduction in pilot manning needs for the next 10 yrs. Factor in mandatory retirements over the next 10 yrs and you have the foundation for a tremendous amount of movement.