Originally Posted by
AAdvocate
Combine that with the rise of gas prices meaning that most airlines will probably cut back hiring numbers this year as they cut unprofitable routes, it is going to slow things down again. Will also cut down Regional FO hiring for the 35,000 new CFIs out there.
Ive been in the industry since 1980 (flying Part 135 now) and have never seen the log jam at the bottom that now exists. There are thousand of new (past couple years) CFIs competing for a limited number of positions at flight schools all the while panicking about how to pay the $100k+ in flight school loans from Sally Mae and other lenders.