Originally Posted by
spudskier
You're looking to past precedents... for what we're about to experience, there has never been anything like it.In the next three years alone, more people will retire at JUST the legacy carriers than there are pilots at the new combined XJT. Unprecedented times call for unprecedented measures. Not saying that I necessarily believe that any airline will buy another pilot group, but some unorthodox methods will surely be used.
It's gonna be a crazy ride
You are correct. Let's not forget that the flight schools are empty. when congress came out with the new flight time rules, ATP lost millions in tuition alone due to a high drop out rate as a result of the new flight time rules. management is aware of the upcoming pilot shortage and are thinking outside of the box.