Originally Posted by
snippercr
Ive wondered the same thing. Before, getting 1000 hours was never too difficult and so putting 100 or 200 hours of multi engine time was a great way to limit the pool. Now, it almost seems 1500 hours and 500XC is the limiting factor. With a decrease in applicants, it would make sense to remove the multi-engine requirement.
I know Eagle for one is having a hard time filling classes - I wonder why.
This is wrong. IT WOULD MAKE SENSE TO RAISE THE PAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This line of thinking is why there will never be a pilot shortage.