Pilot Shortage
Our airline "borrowed" a couple of pilots from the sub continent recently and had to send a few home as they did not make the grade.A 500hr jet jockey in the right seat in India on the ng typically does not fly the aeroplane.He puts the gear up and puts it down again .No landings until around 900 hrs and then with qualified captains only.How on earth do they get the experience....let alone be ready for a command at 1500 hours.Yes, there is a shortage alright......for EXPERIENCED pilots.That comes at a price!!!!$$$$$: