Yes. I good friend of mine was trying desperately to get the financing on the zero to hero ATP wonder package, but couldn't get approved. He had a respectable credit score too.

Not only are people getting turned off by this industry, the ones that do want to become pilots are facing stiff headwinds in the way of tighter lending practices, high av-gas prices, and now they have to find a way to build 1,500 hours before they can even be considered for the worst regional.

At least Republic keeps its colony of workers on a ball and chain for 24 months.