Originally Posted by
Cubdriver
there is no shortage in the US, just an industry that is addicted to cheap labor and wants it to come back again. That's what this summit is really about.
There isn't a shortage, but there is an insufficient infrastructure/pipeline for future needs. Like you said, there is more than the potential manpower for today's needs though.
Funny thing is, in their lame B-school attempt to throw a lifeline to cheap labor, they are really laying the groundwork for incredibly high costs they will have to shoulder. 6 figure flight training (on top of 6 figure degrees) just to shave a few month's of time building off the carriculum and 5 figure retention bonuses, etc. are going to cost them way, way more than just fixing the pay to begin with.
Conferences though. LOL. Write offs for everyone! Weeeeeeee!