Gullible? I was, hence my utterly useless CPL/IR/MCC....... There may be a shortage of experienced flight crew, but I doubt that as I know several +4000 hour guys that cannot get interviews.... No shortage of P2F guys/gals subsidizing airlines.....
It all sounds a bit like estate agents saying house prices are rising........
As previously stated, the shortage has been looming for years. I have been waiting so long that I have gone completely bald in the process!
Cannot see it.................