Originally Posted by
atpcliff
There's a reason that base salaries for Airbus captains in China have risen from about $10K/month to $22.5K/month, in less than 10 years.
There's a reason that EK has hired tonnes of RJ pilots.
There's a reason that Qatar is hiring Direct Entry Captains.
There's a reason that Russia is now allowing US licensed pilots to fly for it's airlines.
There's a reason that some American/Euro pilots are starting to leave the ME and China in large numbers, to return to flying jobs in their home areas.
There's a reason that the regionals are hurting.
There's a reason that airlines like Atlas and DAL/UAL/AA are having guys call in and turn down class dates for them.
Too many pilots is not one of them!
And what is the reason that we are still paid poverty level wages at the regionals?