Originally Posted by seven6

And I am glad he discussed this issue. Now the only question I have is how would the NTSB go about making a suggestion to the FAA to increase pay/retirement benefits for airline pilots? The FAA would laugh at those suggestions. Creating a more strict syllabus at these 'training academies' would be the only way I can think of to limit the output of pilots therefore increasing demand. Any other ideas?

These hearings may be beneficial to future contract negotiations.