Originally Posted by
SoFloFlyer
Can someone educate me on the history of TSA? Why is there a CA shortage? Guys and gals getting picked up my the majors?
Attrition for both CAs and FOs, not enough FOs to upgrade. CAs to better jobs mostly (although some have gone to Commutair and AA wholly owneds) LCCs and Cargo and some to legacies. FOs making lateral moves due to quality of life issues, pay, and no contract. That is why we are hiring "insta captains". You get hired as a CQFO, put your bid in for Captain after finishing training and, for the forseeable future, it will be awarded.