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!