Originally Posted by
Stryker
Even if they did raise wages and all that, its not going to increase the volume of applicants... If all airlines are having a problem filling seats in class that probably means there arent enough people to begin with... Fix the problem of students not being able to get loans to learn how to fly along with increased wages and then it might be feasible...
NO! Increasing the supply of pilots will drive down the pay. There are plenty of experienced pilots right now: there just aren't than many who are willing to live on ramen and commute to Newark. Raise the pay and QOL and the companies will have no trouble finding pilots.
Prior to getting the contract, the average Colganite jumped ship ASAP. Now, there are quite a few folks who are considering becoming lifers. Amazing what pay and work rules can do.