Originally Posted by
Cubdriver
These people on the ATP list can also have 2nd or 3rd class medicals and still be considered active by FAA definition. You have not removed a single person from the (150k) active ATP number with that statistic, in fact you indirectly support the notion that a lot of them not only are active ATPs they are airline-ready and are keeping their airline credentials current.
Holding an ATP and 1st class is different than airline ready.
Increasing first year pay might encourage some of the guys who are actually qualified to give it a shot, I just don't think that will ever happen.
Is there a shortage of ATP's? No.
Is there a shortage of qualified guys willing to work for crap wages? Yes.
What will we be left with? Unqualified guys willing to work for peanuts, with places like ALLATPS and Riddle this pool will remain deep for years.