Originally Posted by
serthwrmtym
Pay is only one small factor...
- it takes too long due to the 1500 hour rule
- training is too expensive (well over $100k with a degree, over $80k without one)
- loans are very difficult and burdensome
Fix those 3 things, and you'll begin to ease the shortage and have enough pilots to meet demand.
1500 hours is a joke. Do your time and get the experience, and knowledge. Then you will disagree with that statement. The 1500 hour rule is the best thing that could have ever happened to the regional industry.