Originally Posted by block30

This is exactly my point, too. And its not just the lack of CFI numbers, but a lack of CFIs who know what the hell they doing to adequately teach future pilots and future CFIs.

Also, I see 2014 data is out....almost all areas are UP, except new ATPs (makes sense now that the rush to comply all regional FOs is done) and student pilots are down 300 newbies year over year. See my signature line as well.

2014 FAA original issuances;
Student 49,261
Private 17,795
Commercial 9,803
ATP 7,749
instrument 11,290
CFI 4,987

It seems like the sky is NOT falling. More pilots generated than last year. The pilots *continue* to be there, but employers will have to offer the right compensation to attract those pilots.

P.S. also note that again, more than 200 commercials were indeed issued by the FAA. Just like happens every year.