Originally Posted by
Bahamasflyer
Don't forget too that unlike every boom in the past, this one is different as there is a major hurdle from the supply side that didn't exist in the past.
The 1500 hr rule of course
Remember over the next decade, 2/3 of all AA pilots and 1/2 of all UA and DL pilots will retire. Rarely has any occupation ever seen that high a percentage of retirements.
Not saying getting a job at any of the big 6 will ever be a cakewalk. But the vacuum cleaner suction will greatly shorten the stack of qualified pilot resumes in the in basket. It already has.