Is the pilot shortage over?
09-12-2019 | 03:32 PM
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Along with a contract of some kind probably. 2 years I think it was at one point for many regionals (at the time I was applying), can't say for skywest in particular.
09-12-2019 | 04:12 PM
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Getting tired of this narrative.
Regionals aren't exactly "footing the bill" for us rotor pilots. The training funds usually come in lieu of a new hire bonus. So it is the individual pilot who pays in the end.
The opportunity for commercial helicopter pilots to convert to airplane ATP and go fly for a regional is not new. It just wasn't economically worthwhile for us to do so, until very recently.
And in terms of talent, I might only speak for myself, but I'm taking to it just fine thank you.
Regionals aren't exactly "footing the bill" for us rotor pilots. The training funds usually come in lieu of a new hire bonus. So it is the individual pilot who pays in the end.
The opportunity for commercial helicopter pilots to convert to airplane ATP and go fly for a regional is not new. It just wasn't economically worthwhile for us to do so, until very recently.
And in terms of talent, I might only speak for myself, but I'm taking to it just fine thank you.
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09-12-2019 | 05:20 PM
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2 year contract for 20k in flight training isn’t that bad of a deal. I was just making a point that airlines are willing to help some people get hours but not others, it’s not like they offer that 20k to everyone.
09-12-2019 | 05:56 PM
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09-12-2019 | 07:39 PM
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This totally still happens. I had an interview set up with a regional, which was to take place over 6 hours driving distance away from where I live, and they told me I would have to get myself there and pay for my own hotel room "if I needed one". The interview was at 9am Eastern, and I live in Central zone, so I guess I was supposed to start driving at 1am? I cancelled the interview.
09-12-2019 | 07:43 PM
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This totally still happens. I had an interview set up with a regional, which was to take place over 6 hours driving distance away from where I live, and they told me I would have to get myself there and pay for my own hotel room "if I needed one". The interview was at 9am Eastern, and I live in Central zone, so I guess I was supposed to start driving at 1am? I cancelled the interview.
09-12-2019 | 08:08 PM
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09-13-2019 | 02:58 AM
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I find it interesting that some people are saying there is no pilot shortage in a thread surrounded by employment ads from Republic, Air Wisconsin and Piedmont looking for pilots. Sure, there are plenty of low time commercial pilots that are working for peanuts or can't find a job, but thats normal for newbies in any industry. However once the pilot hits 1200 hours, they can quickly find employment as a 135 captain making decent wages and once they get their ATP, they will have numerous additional opportunities in the 121 and corporate world.
09-13-2019 | 05:25 AM
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I'd sum it up as mainline has no pilot shortage and regionals have a pay shortage.
As the regionals continue to increase compensation they get more pilots. As for mainline, they'll always have people willing to go.
As the regionals continue to increase compensation they get more pilots. As for mainline, they'll always have people willing to go.
09-13-2019 | 07:07 AM
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So now that regionals pay a living wage are you saying that the staffing problem will just move down one step to the 135 outfits?
I mean it's only a 300 hour difference between getting to fly a caravan and an E175!
I mean it's only a 300 hour difference between getting to fly a caravan and an E175!
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