Originally Posted by
Kapitanleutnant
If the US Airlines REALLY want to put a dent in the phenomenal growth of the Gulf Carriers, all they need to do is hire all the FO's who are here at places like Emirates, Etihad and Qatar!!
We are having a hard time getting "qualified" pilots although the quantity is there.
Also, for some reason, the FO's here seem to have a hard time getting a call for an interview.
Hiring all the FO's (who meet standards) would bring the Gulf carriers to their knees. US pilots are either the first or second largest contingent in all 3 airlines here.
K
I was just talking to someone in DAL's union about this topic yesterday. It might be an idea that will start to gain traction since he fully understood and agreed with that thought. I actually said captains too though because a lot I know want to come back to the USA as well.
TP