Originally Posted by
jonnyjetprop
There is no pilot shortage. There are over 70,000 pilots that hold an ATP but are not working for a 121 airline. Why?
Either too old, to comfortable, or flat out don't want any part of the airline mess. It's an acquired taste, like licking a 9v battery....
Originally Posted by
jonnyjetprop
The majors only concern is that their regional partners will not be able to fill the cockpit. There is no worries about filling their cockpits. They said so to congress.
The industry is run, for the most part by guys who spent most of their college years passed out in the bushes 3-4 nights a week. Jonny, and Dougie and more than a few other proud riders of the shortbus are the leaders. What the lack in intelligence they, make up the shortcomings by displaying an astounding lack of moral character, and a viciousness that exceeds a pack of hyenas at the buffet(water buffalo).