You know all those articles about "The Upcoming Pilot Shortage!"
Oh look! Here's one!
Demand for airline pilots set to soar - USATODAY.com
And goodie, another!
Airlines Face Acute Shortage of Pilots - WSJ.com
Ohhhh boy! We're in the money! Another! This one is complete with a VIDEO!!
Pilot Shortage - CNBC
What a CROCK! This piece ran in '07. Where were the huge windfalls for pilots this wind-bag predicted?? Let's face it. It's all over the place. A major pilot shortage, just like the end of the world, was supposed to have ruined the flying public's day as far back as the early 70's when "All the WWII guys are gonna retire!" Then it was the "Nam pilots". Now it's the 65 rule. Sh'yeah right! Lies, lies LIES!
Most of these articles and news pieces are planted by industry interests, trying to keep supply as high as possible. If you wanna know what's really happening, look to the Bureau of Labor and Statistic report. It says between now and 2020, the outlook for pilot demand is NORMAL. Always has been, always will be. Do NOT believe the lies your flight school is telling you to sell you everything from your discovery flight to your CFI-Multi in one fell check. There will NEVER be a pilot shortage....in the USA. NEVER!
The average is 14% growth per decade. DLS says 11% till 2020.
Airline and Commercial Pilots : Occupational Outlook Handbook : U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics