Originally Posted by
Gnadenburg
Bit of doom and gloom from a few months back from locals here. Just a few snippets of where the hiring wave may be. The US majors hired 1600 pilots last month! There’s a critical shortage of simulator capacity and notably, this affecting Delta. National offering 300% OT in the next few weeks ( invest wisely lads ), Kalitta needs 400 to 500 pilots and Atlas humming along though appreciate any info’ for escaping ozmates. I even heard FedEx looking at taking pilots again come Fall. The pilot market in the USA could comfortably absorb a failed regional carrier ( rumours )
Not sure where you got your info but the main problem affecting hiring, is the lack of aircraft deliveries. Boeing is massively behind. UAL has suspended hiring at the moment and it’s doubtful FedEx will be hiring anyone this year. They are laying off management pilots including instructors.