Can't remember if it's been adopted overseas yet or not, but it's already been rumored and the FAA had been looking into it for the U.S.

Truth of the matter is the airlines are freaked out by that "pilot-shortage" that is always over the next hill, but it seems that they're attempting to do something about it, which says there might actually be something to this shortage they're predicting. It would create a quick way for them to supplement the number of available pilots, it'll increase costs (if they had to pay for it) but, if that's the cost of operating, so be it in their case. The other option is to fight for the remaining pilot supply whatever way you can (incentives, benefits, pay) which would be great for the industry from our standpoint, unless the companies all start folding left and right...with the current legal system, that'll push the industry further into ruin, as they drop our benefits, pay, and lifestyle again just to stay afloat.