Originally Posted by
Bluedriver
Also, by my basic math we will possibly have about 4,700 pilots in 2023. Maybe a bit more as we staff more pilots per 320 than E90 due to the overnight flying.
I think you are counting the E90 future deliveries, which probably won't happen. If they do, most likely they will replace older E90s. I doubt they grow the E90 fleet count from where it is now. But it is possible of course.
IMO, I don't think we will get the 190's. My prediction of 5500 pilot is with adding Long Range aircraft with addition crew members, i.e. 3 per leg. Ok maybe 5500 is a wet dream, but staffing for 30 LR planes with 600 pilots isn't too far fetched. JB is in sink or swim mode, they are motivated and the time is right.
I'll buy the next round, cheers!