Originally Posted by bedrock

Sullenberger called the industry’s concerns “spin.” He said that more pilots would be entering the system if the industry paid better, noting the $16,400 salary of the primary pilot of Flight 3407.

I LOVE THIS GUY. He doesn't need to do this, he could retire to the south seas, but he cares about those coming up behind him, just as those ahead of him, helped him.

I would make this deal with the RAA, reduce mins to 1200 hrs, but then the regionals have to add that "structure" they want so badly. 100 hrs multi-instrument on their dime. What they really want is more "structure" and get the govt. to give loans for it.