"Pilots" is too general a word to use in an increasingly specialised industry, you have to specify which type and experience level.
A320/340, B737NG/777/744 rated and EXPERIENCED pilots having a field day at the moment particularly if training qualified and flexible regarding where they will work.
Glass cockpit, multi crew, jet, heavy, command, international, time increasingly sought after by airlines keen to spend the minimum training unrated pilots. You may need to go to Taiwan or the Middle East but the jobs are there.
Piston single pilot drivers may still get lucky with a S/O job or a pay for your own rating deal, but much harder.
With there being a genuine shortage of those at the top of the list, airlines , especially second and third level are having to accept alot less than "rated with 500 hours on type". QANTAS, British Airways, Lufthansa etc will be the last to feel any shortage, but may find they need to widen the selection criteria slightly.
A good attitude, hard work and flexibility still go a long way.
Last edited by Metro man; 6th Aug 2006 at 02:16.