Look at the facts!
Look at the history. There was a time when those who could do it were in high demand. It was always competitive to get in, but there were "closed shops" that were powerful. Those days have gone. The "closed shops" are no longer as powerful, and there has been a pool of "wannabies" for the last 35 years or more. Even in the so called "pilot Shortage" there was still a pool of wannabies. It was just a bit smaller.
Some posters on here appear to have a financial interest in a flying school, and can always find a reason why "there will be pie in the sky bye and bye" It appears that there is not "pie in the sky" like there used to be. Let's face facts and tell it like it is. I think some airline pilots enjoy the military style elitism that says "only the best get in" and they appear to like to promote the present system for that reason. It makes them feel good. But the present system is destroying them.
There will not be a "super union" that fixes it all. Pilots have to THINK, and get rid of that tunnel vision. And get rid of that huge pool of wannabies who have bought that $200,000 lottery ticket that probably won't win anything. Airlines should plan ahead and sign provisional contracts with those they will need next year. That would make the expensive lottery ticket worth something, and may slow the race to the bottom. You will ever stop it while the supply grossly exceeds the demand. It may make you feel good, but it is destroying your industry. Too many don'y care.
Last edited by bushy; 23rd Feb 2010 at 12:18.