Originally Posted by
Planedrive
Who would want to become a pilot when you can make more flipping burgers and be home every night to see your family. Pay/poor benefits is the only cause of this "pilot shortage"
I agree with what you're saying but have an issue with your last point. Obviously someone is taking the pilot jobs that pay poorly, which perpetuates the low pay problem.
No business is ever going to compensate or throw money at employees unless you are a) highly qualified and unique in your position, or b) there are no applicants accepting employment under the offer. Pilots are extremely skilled with a huge responsibility in their positions, and airlines know this. However, none of that matters in terms of pay and compensation until pilots demand it through action.