I have been told its not just pilots that are lacking but also engineers, technicians, Air traffic controllers e.t.c.
Maybe it has to do with the fact that NCAT was run into the ground.
Although I can assure you that there certainly isn't a shortage of co-pilots in Lagos at the moment. Maybe when this Virgin guys eventually take all their pilots, then we'll see a shortage of co-jo's. Cant really speak about the engineers, technicians, Air traffic controllers though. On the issue of flying training, Associated have brought in a couple of cessna's for a flying school they are starting. Dont know when they'll start, but anything to challenge NCAT would be very welcome.
HP