Originally Posted by Gchamp3

Think a little bit ahead, people.

If the mins are arbitrarily raised to ATP minimums, then you will see an industry-wide understaffing within the next 5-10 years. G.A. is not producing enough pilots and the military folks aren't leaving. If they are, they are not going to a regional.

1. They won't change it. An ATP is not necessary to perform the job of FO successfully.
2. The minimums will raise until the staffing levels get low, and then you'll see them drop right back down.
3. Unless GA begins to produce pilots again, the minimums will go lower and lower, until you are dealing with Multi-Crew. This is especially true in the event of user fees.