The pilot shortage is already here. Airlines cut flights.

[JT12345]

Airlines cut flights.



U.S. News U.S. Pilot Shortfall Hits Earlier, Worse Than Expected








http://live.wsj.com/video/us-pilot-shortfall-hits-earlier-worse-than-expected/D9C6835A-A53F-4FFD-9A0C-2273BF337A7E.html#!D9C6835A-A53F-4FFD-9A0C-2273BF337A7E

They did it to themselves.

25 yrs of insanity
Pensions gone
40% pay cuts recently, but trending up

http://www.wimp.com/pilotsstamps/

Thanks Sully for getting the word out.


Are you going to let them give tempory bonuses or put it in the contracts?

Oh and remember a bird in the hand is worth 2 in the bush.

Any bets on a snap back on rest rules and timer requirements?

 

[tdwnds1]

There MAY be a shortage, but it seems most of the regionals are content to park airplanes rather than raise salaries. The mainlines still arent yet effected AND many were already planning reductions in service to enhance profits.

Dont break out the Champagne just yet :/

 

[reepicheep]

If this were true why do you need inside recommendations just to -maybe- get a interview, pretty much everywhere?

 

[Linedriver]

Whatever...Go home Frances.

 

[tdwnds1]

reepiheep...Exactly! and if a 16k hour guy is having trouble..there is NO shortage.

 

[RJLoser]

Hope this isn't the politics of justifying an increase of 65.

 

[General Lee]

Hope this isn't the politics of justifying an increase of 65.

Canada is at 70 now. But, at 65 in Canada you have to go to the right seat of a narrowbody or IRO (Intl relief officer) on a Widebody. It protects upgrades, but hurts new hires.

My AME stated the latest couple in flight deaths (like the United 737 Capt that died and they diverted into BOI) have put the kabosh on it for now. High profile stuff like that hurt that cause. We'll see... I doubt it though.



Bye Bye---General Lee

 

[Raoul Duke]

just wait, the perfect solution to this is age 70.

 

[General Lee]

just wait, the perfect solution to this is age 70.

The Corndog Capts will push for it, no doubt.


Bye Bye---General Lee

 

[DUBLINFLYER]

Do you really want to be still flying at 70?, the only flying you should be doing is in first class with a cocktail in your hand.
Step away from the Yoke