Originally Posted by
NuGuy
Assuming that the NPRM is anywhere close to what was published, the regionals are looking at the abyss as far as costs are concerned. Some off the cuff figuring places it at a 20% increase in staffing, even for outfits with "mature" contracts.
New rules instantly create more demand for regional pilots.
Increased minimums to 1,500 hours raises the barrier to entry.
The industry may finally get entry level pilots up to a livable wage.
I'm against some of the pieces in the NPRM, but the impact to regionals is great news for the industry.