VJW, I dont think Im a better pilot than say a cadet, they could be naturally very gifted. I just think that it is a shame people can buy their way in without ever working for it. Experience still counts for something.
Bean counters dont have the right to decide who flies and who does not, based on a finacial decision. By law, safety theoretically should always come first and that comes with experience.
Anyway, it is off topic, the original point was are we running out of type rated guys... hopefully yes!!
