Originally Posted by
SkyHigh
Bustin,
A pilot shortage might result in improved conditions for pilots. However during the regional boom when companies were having a hard time finding pilots instead of raising wages to attract more people they just lowered minimums.
I expect that if there is a true shortage companies will start their own cadet programs and hire people with zero flight time and pay them nothing over raising wages to draw sidelined pilots with experience.
Skyhigh
You're right there. The cadet programs will be their only option outside of raising pay once the new minimum hours rule goes into effect, if it ever does. I would imagine unionized pilot groups would have the ability to influence whether or not the company is able to do that. I guess we'll find out.