Originally Posted by bryris

The problem is amplified on this board.

Its supply and demand. As long as there are more pilots than jobs, it will continue to demean the profession. Why does McDonald's pay minimum wage?

If you needed your septic tank drained or your house painted, etc, you will go to the yellow pages and look for someone who will do the job correctly for the cheapest price. If Bob, who has been in the business for years, wants to charge $2000 to do the job, but Bill will do it for $500 because he is looking build a portfolio of happy clients to solidify his marketing campaign, you'll hire Bill.

Its simple economics.