Originally Posted by
Andy
For the most part, the younger crowd aren't interested in being pilots.
There's a very good chance that the FAA Reauthorization Bill will lower ATP minimums, but that still won't fix the lack of desire for young people to be professional pilots.
As far as ICAO, the US isn't the only country with a pilot shortage; ICAO will likely change maximum age very quickly after the US.
Sounds like a problem of the airlines, not the pilots. Being an airline pilot was very desirable in the 60s/70s, even into the 80s. Money talks, if airline managements can figure out a way to keep wages up, and stabilize the career, kids will flood the door step.