Like Alex, I've been kicking around aviation for more than a couple of decades. Personally, I always look at the long game - Zero to Hero takes significant time. Some (
please let's not get into a discussion about the definition of "some") people are undoubtedly in the wrong place at the wrong time but the reality is that there will be a point where there is a light at the end of the tunnel. The important bit will be seeing that light and being in a position to react.
As an ex-RAF type, I have seen the carnage caused when various training courses/schools have been closed due to lack of immediate demand, only for the RAF to have to spend vast amount of money rebuilding that training regime. Inevitably, the demand has then outstripped supply whilst the training system ramps-up. The secret is to get the right people, in the right place, at the right time.
I think most of us agree that the prudent course of action right now is to walk rather than run; that doesn't necessarily mean sitting down on the park bench and giving up.
Sorry for all the cliches, but I'm in that sort of mood.
