Yeah I didn't mean to sound like a jerk I just think it's a common misconception that there are all these pilots out there. For decades we've been conditioned to believe that there is always someone right around the corner willing to take your job but for once it's not true. If I were one of these mega regional CEO's I would pretty nervous right now. There are only so many lower time ATP's out there and they will very quickly start to run out. Everyone is assuming they will get relief from the government but short of repealing the law and going back to 250 hour FO's I don't see where they're going to get it. If they raise the pay enough that they can compete with corporate and 135 operators for talent it might do the trick. I don't think they'll ever pay enough to lure expats back home but I guess it depends on how desperate they get.