The US airline industry will become more stable and hiring will commence (barring any unforeseen catastrophy) for the following reasons:
- Airline mergers will diminish competition allowing for higher prices, hence better profitability.
- The age 65 factor will work itself out through the system in the next couple of years with lots of guys saying bye bye.
- Baby boomers retiring in droves within the next decade.
This excludes any growth that may occur (which is unlikely).
my 2 pennies