Originally Posted by
brokenagain
So 200 more pilots needed by the end of this year. A similar number over at Jetstar. Plus QF and all its subsidiaries. Smaller operators who might already be feeling the pinch with crewing problems might find things are about to get even harder.
I think you’ll find a bunch of the now jet rated and experienced Aussies who left for a US stint (and aren’t able to move on to a major there for immigration reasons) may come back and fill a number of slots at JQ/VA/QF. Probably not enough to fill the holes completely but should make a nice dent.