Originally Posted by
Octagon
So, we all agree; the entry level pay is far to low to attract all but the most ambitions who can and will find a way to survive on that kind of pay. Some make just enough to be stuck for life. The "I got mine so wait your turn" attitude has exacerbated us into this situation. And no matter how Shiny the jet, low QOL will not bring new people into the industry.
Now what do we do with this information?
It sure is funny how 'paying your dues' only gets steeper and harder. Why does every generation think they had it horribly and punish the next? Compared to what I expect, I'm frequently let down by the character and integrity of mainline pilots I know. On the other hand, I'm always shocked at how GOOD the quality of the average regional crew is. Now that regional crews on E195s are flying mainline missions, what gives?