Just wondering if there is a shortage of engineers as well as pilots ?
There is no shortage of pilots. Just because a few more companies are advertising positions on AFAP doesn't mean there is a shortage. Highly experienced pilots? Perhaps.
I'll believe there is a pilot shortage when you see advertisements in all the local newspapers employment sections (like hairdressers, cleaners, electricians etc) and GA wages going up accordingly.
Or if you ring up a place enquiring about pilot jobs, your phone never stops ringing because your the first pilot who has rang up in years and they are desperate for help......
(that happened to my wife in her industry where there IS a real shortage)