Originally Posted by
DontLookDown
I think a lot of pilots over 60 will exit the industry this year instead of waiting to get forced out.
Recently hired regional pilots, career changers and college students just got a dose of reality and may stick to flying as a hobby.
A lot of military pilots that were looking to take early retirements and switch to civilian flying are going to be changing their minds.
I think it’s realistic that regionals will be hiring in 2 years. I just hope hiring bonuses and paid ATP training doesn’t go away, but I’m not going to hold my breath on that.
You have to remember that the large sign on bonuses at the regionals are more of a recent anomaly (2015/16-present) than the norm. I would bet my entire paycheck that those will be going away for quite awhile. If history is any indicator, once hiring resumes the backlog of pilots trying to get hired at an entry level 121 gig will be significant.