RAA is trying very hard to rescind ATP rule
05-20-2015 | 07:57 AM
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05-20-2015 | 07:57 AM
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Pilot Shortage Turns to Crisis among Small Cargo Carriers
Pilot Shortage Turns to Crisis among Small Cargo Carriers | Air Transport: Aviation International News
Apparently the purple and brown feeders are feeling the impact as well.
"To stem the flow, Ameriflight raised its pay rates by about 20 percent last November, and another increase took effect recently. A senior Embraer EMB-120 captain now makes $89,000 per year, and a Piper Chieftain pilot $43,000 (up from $28,000)."
Leaving Amflt to go to Mesa will now be a 30-40K pay cut.
Pilot Shortage Turns to Crisis among Small Cargo Carriers | Air Transport: Aviation International News
Apparently the purple and brown feeders are feeling the impact as well.
"To stem the flow, Ameriflight raised its pay rates by about 20 percent last November, and another increase took effect recently. A senior Embraer EMB-120 captain now makes $89,000 per year, and a Piper Chieftain pilot $43,000 (up from $28,000)."
Leaving Amflt to go to Mesa will now be a 30-40K pay cut.
05-20-2015 | 08:38 AM
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Apparently the purple and brown feeders are feeling the impact as well.
"To stem the flow, Ameriflight raised its pay rates by about 20 percent last November, and another increase took effect recently. A senior Embraer EMB-120 captain now makes $89,000 per year, and a Piper Chieftain pilot $43,000 (up from $28,000)."
Leaving Amflt to go to Mesa will now be a 30-40K pay cut.
ional News[/url]
Apparently the purple and brown feeders are feeling the impact as well.
"To stem the flow, Ameriflight raised its pay rates by about 20 percent last November, and another increase took effect recently. A senior Embraer EMB-120 captain now makes $89,000 per year, and a Piper Chieftain pilot $43,000 (up from $28,000)."
Leaving Amflt to go to Mesa will now be a 30-40K pay cut.
05-20-2015 | 08:41 AM
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So interesting metrics in there....
the following numbers of ATP Knowledge Tests administered by year:
4214 in 2009
5617 in 2010
6922 in 2011
8192 in 2012
8535 in 2013
27,254 in 2014
The high number in 2014 is an anomaly and is the result of many pilots getting it done before the rules change.
Since (Aug. 1, 2014), a mere 179 ATP Multi-Engine Knowledge Tests have been administered, with 120 taken in 2015.
4214 in 2009
5617 in 2010
6922 in 2011
8192 in 2012
8535 in 2013
27,254 in 2014
The high number in 2014 is an anomaly and is the result of many pilots getting it done before the rules change.
Since (Aug. 1, 2014), a mere 179 ATP Multi-Engine Knowledge Tests have been administered, with 120 taken in 2015.
05-20-2015 | 09:01 AM
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Let's play along with the RAA for a minute and follow their wish to the logical conclusion. Let's assume that regional airline management(s) are successful in repealing the 1500 hour rule and let's say that the minimums are lowered to 500 hours, total time.
When minimums are reduced to 500 hours, total time, nearly every CFI in the nation will apply to a regional airline and will be hired. This will lead to a severe shortage of CFI's, which will lead to a severe shortage of private/instrument/multi/commercial pilots, which will lead to even MORE severe shortage of CFI's, which leads us back to a severe shortage of regional airline pilot candidates.
This thing has reached critical mass! And regional airline management is too short-sighted to see that lowering the requirement to become a 121 first officer is not in their best interest, long term. In fact, as I see it, lowering the minimums will exacerbate the problem.
When minimums are reduced to 500 hours, total time, nearly every CFI in the nation will apply to a regional airline and will be hired. This will lead to a severe shortage of CFI's, which will lead to a severe shortage of private/instrument/multi/commercial pilots, which will lead to even MORE severe shortage of CFI's, which leads us back to a severe shortage of regional airline pilot candidates.
This thing has reached critical mass! And regional airline management is too short-sighted to see that lowering the requirement to become a 121 first officer is not in their best interest, long term. In fact, as I see it, lowering the minimums will exacerbate the problem.
05-20-2015 | 09:15 AM
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Let's play along with the RAA for a minute and follow their wish to the logical conclusion. Let's assume that regional airline management(s) are successful in repealing the 1500 hour rule and let's say that the minimums are lowered to 500 hours, total time.
When minimums are reduced to 500 hours, total time, nearly every CFI in the nation will apply to a regional airline and will be hired. This will lead to a severe shortage of CFI's, which will lead to a severe shortage of private/instrument/multi/commercial pilots, which will lead to even MORE severe shortage of CFI's, which leads us back to a severe shortage of regional airline pilot candidates.
This thing has reached critical mass! And regional airline management is too short-sighted to see that lowering the requirement to become a 121 first officer is not in their best interest, long term. In fact, as I see it, lowering the minimums will exacerbate the problem.
When minimums are reduced to 500 hours, total time, nearly every CFI in the nation will apply to a regional airline and will be hired. This will lead to a severe shortage of CFI's, which will lead to a severe shortage of private/instrument/multi/commercial pilots, which will lead to even MORE severe shortage of CFI's, which leads us back to a severe shortage of regional airline pilot candidates.
This thing has reached critical mass! And regional airline management is too short-sighted to see that lowering the requirement to become a 121 first officer is not in their best interest, long term. In fact, as I see it, lowering the minimums will exacerbate the problem.
Also, I see 2014 data is out....almost all areas are UP, except new ATPs (makes sense now that the rush to comply all regional FOs is done) and student pilots are down 300 newbies year over year. See my signature line as well.
2014 FAA original issuances;
Student 49,261
Private 17,795
Commercial 9,803
ATP 7,749
instrument 11,290
CFI 4,987
It seems like the sky is NOT falling. More pilots generated than last year. The pilots *continue* to be there, but employers will have to offer the right compensation to attract those pilots.
P.S. also note that again, more than 200 commercials were indeed issued by the FAA. Just like happens every year.
05-20-2015 | 01:30 PM
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I couldn't agree more!!! So many regional guys are working the line and treat it like a transient stage in their careers. I've never met an attorney or a doctor, who would be solely oriented on chasing that big law firm or his/her own major practice. Many attorneys don't make more than regional FOs and neither do many doctors. Yet, a JD is a JD and MD is an MD!!! Professional pride issue?
05-20-2015 | 03:27 PM
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This is exactly my point, too. And its not just the lack of CFI numbers, but a lack of CFIs who know what the hell they doing to adequately teach future pilots and future CFIs.
Also, I see 2014 data is out....almost all areas are UP, except new ATPs (makes sense now that the rush to comply all regional FOs is done) and student pilots are down 300 newbies year over year. See my signature line as well.
2014 FAA original issuances;
Student 49,261
Private 17,795
Commercial 9,803
ATP 7,749
instrument 11,290
CFI 4,987
It seems like the sky is NOT falling. More pilots generated than last year. The pilots *continue* to be there, but employers will have to offer the right compensation to attract those pilots.
P.S. also note that again, more than 200 commercials were indeed issued by the FAA. Just like happens every year.
Also, I see 2014 data is out....almost all areas are UP, except new ATPs (makes sense now that the rush to comply all regional FOs is done) and student pilots are down 300 newbies year over year. See my signature line as well.
2014 FAA original issuances;
Student 49,261
Private 17,795
Commercial 9,803
ATP 7,749
instrument 11,290
CFI 4,987
It seems like the sky is NOT falling. More pilots generated than last year. The pilots *continue* to be there, but employers will have to offer the right compensation to attract those pilots.
P.S. also note that again, more than 200 commercials were indeed issued by the FAA. Just like happens every year.
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