Originally Posted by
flyhigherflybetter
If they want to train upwards of a few hundred a year, and if this pilot shortage sees the group employ a few hundred new pilots a year, where does that leave the wealth of experience that come from GA, military, instructing, regionals and overseas airlines. Would these academy graduates be prioritised though?
Exactly that: there is no pilot shortage in Aus. It’s an industry-perpetuated myth, and a mirage to all young aspiring pilots. Thee is a shortage in some other countries.