Originally Posted by
Flying Ninja
"Data indicate that a large pool of qualified pilots exists relative to the projected demand, but whether such pilots are willing or available to work at wages being offered is unknown"
I'll answer this question. Those of us who are qualified are absolutely UNWILLING to work at poverty wages after investing a HUGE amount of time, money, and effort for said qualifications.
Bingo. I make three times more pushing papers around right now than I did during my highest paid year in the right seat at a regional. Throw in the holidays, stable work hours and no one pestering me if I bang out sick.
There is no pilot shortage..... There is a severe shortage of airlines worth working for however.