Originally Posted by
Cubdriver
Please consider that at least one group of educated/detached analysts says there is no pilot shortage now and there will be no shortage for the next ten years (or more) in the US. There is at best a minor shortage of those who will work for small change in a what amounts to a final-destination job.
US Bureau of Labor Statistics- Pilots
Wrong. These analysts are discussing the size of the profession. It is their opinion that 121 airlines will shrink. It does not address the number of jobs being vacated versus the number of available positions.