Alaska economy worried about pilot shortage
10-14-2016 | 09:28 PM
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This is more of a 135 problem. Not many want to risk their lives in the bush for what the pay is these days.
10-15-2016 | 12:41 PM
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From: E-175 FO
Probably different for floats, but I can't think of any operators that are hiring first-year AK pilots to fly floats right now.
Who's hiring $400/day first year? :P
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10-15-2016 | 01:16 PM
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10-15-2016 | 01:19 PM
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Honestly, regionals have closed the gap with most Ak air taxis.
10-15-2016 | 01:25 PM
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135 everywhere is starting to feel the squeeze. I've even heard of a couple decent 135s in FL that have recently been condoning some sketchy practices in the name of saving a few bucks here and there. The reality is that some 135s will close up shop, and those that can weather the market for long enough for their competition to go out of business will reap the rewards. They will ultimately have to start charging more and paying pilots more if they want to succeed.
10-15-2016 | 02:31 PM
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From: Former Air Ambulance, Flt Inst, Check Airman, Current CRJ CA
Pay
When I worked for Hageland a C207 driver got $220/day.
10-15-2016 | 03:53 PM
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From: Former Air Ambulance, Flt Inst, Check Airman, Current CRJ CA
And I left in 2010!
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