We interrupt the derailed thread to discuss what? Oh yeah… Pilot Shortage.

How many are young enough to remember the mid '60s when airlines were clambering to get warm bodies. Remember the requirements, or lack thereof back in the day? We have been there for quite a while. Even some sponsoring ATP-CTP trainining. Who would have thunk?

I remember the massive furloughs of the ‘70s due to OPEC, inflation, and one of many recessions. I’ve had many years experience, since early 80’s, with the airlines. My observations, during my years, was that classes were started, with seats being filled. When employees, with happy faces, form HR, or FLT OPs came into the class to give us the good and bad news routine. Probably, 15 before their grand entrance into the class room, the big red furlough button was pressed. This code to the red button had more secretive codes and procedures than launching an ICBM. Any way pressing the red button set off sirens, blinking red lights, RED ALERT Warning. I think that was a good indication the pilot shortage was over.

IMO the Pilot Shortage may have reached its Apogee. Is it over now? Probably not just yet. Slow down in hiring? Yes. Aircraft deliveries, optimistic strategic planning, reductions in routes are contributing factors. However retirees need to be replaced.

You may now return to pirates, governance, Alaska, Northern Canada, or what ever. Carry on.👍