Originally Posted by
GlobeTreker
. I am curious what percentage of the guys who get put on the street will walk away from the industry. It seems to me Delta is trying their best to make the pilot shortage a reality.
If my company were to put me on the street after 6 plus years I would say phukit. Unless a major knocks on my door I'd be finished. There is no way I could do first year regional pay again. I feel bad for the guys that are faced with this choice.
My question, too.
I know of at least one guy who walked away from piloting (took a job in some sort of aviation management position). There are a few who talk seriously about leaving flying, but I'll believe it when I see it...
Also, I believe that "DeltaPaySoon" from this forum left aviation completely. And I know first and second hand of folks leaving the airlines for corporate/fracs.