New York Times Regional Pilot article
 

On the front page of the website.

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/05/17/ny...t.html?_r=1&hp

The best and most truthful article I've seen from the WSJ.

"NEW YORK TIMES" :D

I am shocked to see this from the New York times though. They twist everything

Not bad.....Hope the pilot that dropped his name and carrier doesn't get the axe.

holy crap I've seen that guy around the crew room lol

A very truthful and accurate article. That's always good to see.

No offense on Mr. Lapointe but, that sure isn't a regional pilot's house behind him! He's got to be at the folks'.:D

I really don't expect all of this to create some great change in our industry, but if nothing else I hope those who are wannabe airline pilots pay close attention to the realities of the industry. Maybe just maybe people will think twice before dropping $100,000 on a zero to hero program or paying for a job at gulfstream. There is no longer a return on investment in today's 121 world.

It's not just Gulfstream that charges outrageous fees. Although at UND and ERAU you at least get a 4 year degree. We've had many people in our class who had school debt in the upwards of $120,000 from ERAU, and UND for their 4 year degree with all their flight training including their CRJ training. One guy had $140,000 school debt. When he told one of our instructors, our instructor shook his head in disbelief.

Amen. If there's anybody wondering about the regionals, it might seem selfish for us that are already in it to discourage new guys but it's just reality. It's not glamorous by any means, it's just a job that more and more does not return on the sacrifice that one makes.