Originally Posted by
JetJock16
I'll give you a lesson on basic economics, seeing you sleped thought that class in college. Or, did you even go to college. It's called "Supply and Demand," the fundamental bases for all economics. As the supply of pilots dwindles and the demand for pilots increases, seeing that the retirees vastly out number the potential pilots and the amount of flying stays close to the same. The cost for a pilot labor group will increase. It's easy, leverage! If you did your research you would now that 30-35% of the nation’s pilot labor group is nearing the forced retirement age of 60. But you can't see this because you're too caught up reading your own unfounded postings.
Read your postings, I would if they were full of factual information. But there not, it's your worthless opinion. Write your book, "My Worthless, Unfounded Opinion" by SkyHigh, and see how fast it makes it onto the worst sellers list.
I'd love to keep arguing with you but until you can show sold facts instead of your opinion that’s spread throughout your postings; I refuse play with you anymore.
I guess you will have to learn the hard way. As a second opinion why not read Barry Schiffs letter.
http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/sh...t=barry+schiff
In any case pay will not go up. The pilot shortage legend is a lie. There are enough unemployed pilots now to cover any shortage that might materialize. The majors haven't hired in any great amount in many years. There is a huge back up of unemployed and under employed pilots to last last forever. In addition there is a never ending supply of eager goof balls with a parent stupid enough to co-sign a loan and the job isn't that difficult anymore.
You have been reading to many of APOA and Flying Magazines marketing fantasies. My data is backed by facts. Most anyone else here will agree that the pilot shortage is nonsense. There will be an increase in retirements but the impacts on the industry are minimal.
SkyHigh