This isn't a pilot shortage, it's a pay shortage. The regionals, and the majors that whipsawed them, made entry into the job so undesirable for so long they re now reaping what they've sewn.

Same wth the military, they've made staying in a great job so painful guys would rather quit and go where the shortage is making their skills and quality of life much more appealing. The military had it too good for to long, being able to hold pilots hostage. It didn't take a crystal ball to see what was coming, and they're now reaping.... ah you get it.