Originally Posted by
Flaps1check
Okay with Boeing forecasting a need of 5,000-6,000 pilots a year over the next 20 years. Where do you suppose they are going to come from?
My post was addressing the proposition that 2,000 pilots coming up assures “the regionals will always exist.” Um, no...that’s just math.
Certainly it is true any “shortage” is a function of economics—make it a better value proposition and more people will take it on as a career. But if it becomes too expensive, someone will try to automate it...which is also happening.
The only certainty is there is NO other “always” ... besides change. And maybe that someone on APC will always have an opposing viewpoint. [emoji12]