Originally Posted by
FlyGuy2021
The real problem for the regionals is that they are primarily going to lose captains, and there will not be qualified pilots to replace them.
For some regionals yes. SkyWest has a decent cadre of lifers that will hang out to keep the lights on, and legacies will begin sniping FOs quickly too as choosing between someone with 1000 hours in the right seat + 100 hours in the left seat vs choosing someone who has 900 hours in the right seat will be of minimal difference to them.
Expect to see a massive return of the E-3 visa program too. Lots of Australian pilots that are out of work too, with no hope left in their home country.