All i know is, regionals can't get pilots like they use to. We don't have places like Jet U and ATP grads who can go to the regionals with 400 hrs anymore. Private loans are not given out for flight training (unless you go to a college and get your training that way) Not many people are getting their Private's certificate compared to 5-10 years ago. 135 outfit flying bank checks aren't around anymore. So building time is harder than it use to be. I'm not saying there will be a pilot shortage, but what I've listed is hinting there will be one.