That's because pilots of the US Regionals have found more satisfying work sweeping the streets and as sewer pipe inspectors, and they need less food stamps. The problem will get worse too since everyone over there knows its not a glamour job anymore, on the positive side, if you can speak Spanish or even better, the Mexican dialect, you will fit in well with management, maintenance and ground handlers, especially during training when they show you how to empty the aircraft toilet which is part of the FO's job description..