Originally Posted by N1234

Yes, because it is too little too late. It takes time to build a pipeline but people didn't plan for it.

I don't think that lowering the standard is the answer, i.e. get away with the degree requirement and experience requirement.

The main issue is that many talented people don't want to pursue the profession any more and rather go into tech, professional services etc. The root cause is way deeper than pay and probably includes QoL (base options, time at home) and other factors...

Originally Posted by NMuir

That's a very narrow, limited, and inaccurate view.

Of course pay hurts, but excess regulations hurt too. The 1500 hour rule is killing the regionals. Also, the fact that a college degree + flight training is close to $200k is keeping a lot of people from pursuing this direction.

So it's not just the pay, there are multiple factors. Even if the pay increases drastically (which it is), there will still be a shortage for the forseeable future.