Originally Posted by
corporal klinger
I concur with Memphis. In a real shortage situation the offered pay would have to be higher and the requirements lower.
Salaries don't go up immediately when there is a shortage.
First everybody starts hiring
Second, the hiring requirements are lowered. -seen that across the board
Third they will start to sponsor foreigners -virgin is doing that now
Fourth they will start to improve conditions.
This process ensures lowest cost per new employee, they don't start throwing money at it unless they absolutely have to.
There is a lot of movement between airlines at the moment, low cost to legacy etc. Once low cost can not crew, they will up the salary, then legacy has to follow.