Originally Posted by
Whacker77
While the industry was falling apart, I remained optimistic mostly because I didn't want to believe things were so bad. Despite the great move in the stock market, the drop in oil, and the supposed return to growth in the economy, there seems to be no good news at regionals right now.
Maybe it's the surest sign that a bottom is in for the industry, but where is the good news? Does any actually exist? I was hoping we might see some sustantial recalls and even a touch of hiring in 2010, but I'm starting to get the sense 2010 may need to be completely written off, at least for any hiring.
If I'm wrong and just too negative, point me in the right direction. I suppose shorter duty days could require higher staffing, but even that wouldn't take place until late next year.
WARNING: OPTIMISTIC POST; READ AT YOUR OWN RISK!!!
this post is only one real life account and may not reflect your own personal experience[/SIZE]
I feel pretty good right now...even though I'm back on reserve duty, I live in base, am not called every day (in fact, only flew once last week), get paid a better than ave. salery (though underpaid for a pilot/responsibility), and enjoy doing my job when I have to. It's not always like this, but right now it's pretty good. I think 2010 will be ok with hiring at nominal levels but better than now. I also think that 2011 will be better than 2010, and 2012 will be great. but that and $1.25 will get you a coke in the airport (vending machine, not restaurant). Now, if you are just now trying to get into the field, all bets are off...who really knows... If you are a CA, who's young, at a stable regional (
) then you may be in a good spot. Even a relatively senior FO should be sitting in a good position 2-3yrs from now.