Originally Posted by
iahflyr
To me, the pilot shortage happens when several airplanes at several companies cannot fly because there are no pilots to fly them.
Yes, first year pay has increased (through not years 2-12) and yes, signing and retention bonuses have appeared, but these have both served to increase the supply of pilots, preventing us from having a true shortage.
When will we see regional airplanes parked because there are simply no pilots to fly them?
This is exactly what's happening right now at Horizon. A shortage of any good is indicated my an increase in the cost of that good or service. So 1st year wages going from $26,000/year to $60,000/year is a diffinitive indicator of a shortage.