Originally Posted by
Ewfflyer
The ironic twist is I can see the need for the airlines to actually sponser training, to get those whom obviously the financial burden of not only training, but meager pay in the early years of flying. I'm just saying I'm willing to bet it will happen, with the lack of overall new aviators, and a lack of a mass pilot potential being swayed into other more lucrative career choices.
I suspect that the regionals will start funding pilot training BEFORE they raise payscales.
If they raise a payscale, they will likely be stuck with it when the downturn arrives.
If they sponsor pilot training to get through the hard times, they can terminate such a program instantly the moment supply exceeds demand.