Originally Posted by
Mesabah
Staffing is going to get really bad. About 1/3 of the pilots we hire now at 9E are military retirees getting currency, or their pension is good enough they want to stay here for the schedule.
I just don't see many of today's young people, who need instant gratification, going through the pilot process; Most certainly not to the standard any mainline wants especially Delta.
Wouldn't that be good for staffing at 9E if military folks stayed? Also, do you mean the newer generation(s) will not become pilots, or they just won't stay at 9E long enough to build experience for mainline?