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"Pilot Shortage" NO "Captain Shortage" YES
Recently my friend wrote is exams and interviewed at KingFisher. Out off 225 they hired only 7. Most guy were from the U.S.A 1000+ Hours. Mainly CFI's of Indian Backround.
Sorry for the fake CV. But if airlines screw with us. Why cant we screw with them. I hope my experience and info saves some of you guys a trip to India as well as 1000's of dollars!!!
-Those of you thinking to buy your type rating... If you do not have your ATPL you will still need to pass written/oral/phycometric/medical exams. What if you fail those? (Food for thought)