Going back to the original thread, I think that there might be a slight chance that they'll need more pilots, but the truth is that they'll have people flying more days a month.
Anyhow, I wouldn't hold my breath on these new regs. briging jobs back. I'm honestly looking forward for the economy to pick up again. Folks, this is still AMERICA ! when the recesion is over, a boom will follow. The only thing the USA needs to watch, is the energy prices (OIL$$$), that's the only thing that could hold back the next economy boom. International travel will pick up again big time, this means majors will increase capacity again and the cycle restarts. Now, I think we'll see something interesting, like accelerated growth met by massive ex-military 'nam era guys retirements. I get the feeling that we are only 4-5 years away from all this.