Pilot shortage= not a chance even at the regional level.

It all looks very clear to me:

1. Legacies/Majors have their pick from the regionals and Mil pilots (thousands of apps).

2. Regionals need to shrink with the phase out of 50 seaters to larger RJ's and they do this by attrition. I see a 40-50% total reduction at the regionals when it's all settled.

It all works out naturally. No shortage unfortunately and getting hired by a premier carrier such as DAL/AA/UAL/SWA/FDX/UPS will continue to be extremely difficult/competetive for the foreseable future.

If anyone disagrees please explain.