Old 11-13-2010, 06:48 AM
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Lifeisgood
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I think overseas hiring is really going to take off by next summer-fall or so.
Age 60+ guys are staying put here in the US, guys currently working out there are getting older and there is very little supply. Also nearly every contract pilot is working with other companies who offer better packages and are not shy to break contracts and pay the bonds in order to get pilots.
A friend of mine was just promoted withing the Emirates hiring team and the picture there is very alarming. He said - "we can triple the compensation and still be profitable, but we don't want to do it of course".

If commuting across the world or living in a bunker in the desert is something you can take - don't be shy to negotiate good contracts and restore the profession.
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