Originally Posted by
bedrock
Well, there is a shortage of nurses. So they raised wages some and began handing out visas like parking lot pamphlets in order to increase the supply. Can't do that with pilots, so they have to try and lower the qualifications. Once again, ALPA, WTH are you? ALPA needs to push back with this simple tactic, what would you think if the qualifications for doctor, nurse, lawyer were lowered? Would that be just as good?
There currently is a family doctor shortage, and to make up for it clinics are hiring Physician Assistants that are paid far less. It takes 8 years for a doctor and 2 for a PA, yet when a person goes to the clinic they pay the same to see either one.