Originally Posted by
block30
Yeah, pilot pay at the RJ/Turbo prop level probably won't be spectacular, but pay could likely improve without greatly increasing ticket prices. Also, I prefer to say "compensation" vs "pay" because there are many things that are compensatory. There is no free lunch, but there are things airlines could do to attract pilots while minimizing cost.
Bottom line- the pendulum has swung far enough in terms of decreasing pilot compensation (and killing off GA). I am glad to see certain individuals and industry sectors feeling at least slightly uncomfortable about the pilot supply. Time to address some festering issues. Let's make things better for the next generation, and maybe ourselves.
I have seen this movie before whereas a industry is waiting for someone else to throw them a lifeline. This reminds me of other US industries from the 70's such as the auto industry, steel industry, technology industry waiting for someone else to help them. Ask them how's that working out considering the US is a consumer nation and less of a producer of anything other than excuses!