Originally Posted by globalexpress

We have 1000's of pilots on the street who are furloughed, who are in the military and want to get out, who have all the credentials but are working in other fields because they can't support themselves on current entry level pilot wages, all sitting on the sidelines waiting for the opportunity to get back in.

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Besides, any pilot shortage is pretty easily fixable in theory. All airline management, flight schools, cargo carriers, corporate flight departments, etc., have to do is pay a realistic wage that allows a young person or career changer to earn an income to cover the debt and personal sacrifice one has to endure to become a professional pilot and they'll have all the pilots they want.