Originally Posted by saab2000

I wanted the title of this to read, "Have any regionals had a hard time filling classes?" but it is limited in characters.

So that's the question? I have heard rumors (you know how reliable those are.....) that some regional airlines have had a hard time filling classes. And some have had a hard time getting folks through training (that is not a rumor).

I know the flight schools have not been doing booming business for the past 3 or 4 years. I am wondering if the pool of qualified young pilots (CFIs, night freight, banner towing, etc.) is being drained pretty fast.

Many regionals are now hiring and I can't believe the pool of qualified new hires will be endless.