So what are peoples thoughts about the future hiring? If its true 121 are having trouble find applicants and we are only in the beginning stages of hiring, whats going to happen? Some estimates I read is a need for 30000 pilots this decade. Where are they going to find all these pilots to fill classes. The pipeline at the academy level is drying up already due to lack of financing and interest in pursuing this career.

Are these rumors or is it true these regionals are starting to have a difficult time find the right applicant. Whats your prediction going forward? My thought are once Majors start hiring it should deplete the regionals leaving back to hiring with 250 untill 1500 kicks in(which I fell will be squashed once media gains attention of the shortage).