Originally Posted by
chrisreedrules
I don't think anyone would deny that staffing will become a larger issue for all regional airlines. And yes, I do think the company is insane for saying they want 1,000 pilots by the end of 2017, and 1500 by the end of 2018. If they truly wanted that, they would make PSA more attractive. It simply isn't going to happen. We'll just have to wait and see what solution they come up with...
They announced 1,000 because it's free recruiting. People will apply and think 950 pilots will be hired below them. This Don guy, defentally understood that he needed to milk the upgrade thing.
The reality is, this place was staffed and PSA has hired over 800 pilots. No TA would have ever recruited 800 people this fast. They know they need to keep the planes coming to keep the pilots coming.
I think additional 900's will be announced and scheduled after the 24 are delivered pushing the 700's back further, which is also why Eagle was told to expect to continue to have some on property.