Originally Posted by
Bahamasflyer
Highly unlikely that'll happen again with the 1500 hr rule in place that was not during the lost decade. In 2 years when we are likely back to normal, there's a good chance that there'll be an exacerbated shortage even worse than in 2019 because of the retirements combine with the COVID scaring off many new potential entrants.
There is going to be no significant hiring at the majors for the next x years. That and two regionals going bust means no fast upgrades or improved conditions for the NEAR future. 6/7/8 years from now, who knows?