Is anyone else experiencing big training delays with their airline? Some friends have had 6 months before type rating due lack of training captains. And even then up to 12 months until check to line (from start of employment). Seems ridiculous but these are some of the stories that I’m hearing. They are also bonded to the regional airline with the contract stating that the bond commences from the first day of employment! Crazy! It seems to be the regionals getting thrashed the most with the current pilot shortage - training captains at the regional level will just move on to bigger and better things with such ease now it appears.