Just because the Asian carriers are raising the pay rates does not mean there is a pilot shortage. Yes the wages have come up some, actually back to what they were 2 years ago. Also, don't believe everything you read in those ads. Some have a tendency to overstate the actual pay. Read - You might make that much if you never go home and fly overtime every month.


The only shortage is guys that are current and qualified on type, and in alot of cases significant time on type.