Pilot Shortage ?
There is no pilot shortage in Europe !!
There is no pilot shortage in Europe !!
In my view the big training schools are half the problem, they sell the 'dream' to anyone with the cash, then as the Flight International article says
'A fair proportion of those remaining will not pass muster' So only the top few get placed, the rest join the unemployed, and the 'lucky few' get to PTF or fly for nothing !
There will never be a select by ability programme, as long as the candidates wallet is part of the equation, as we all know accountants rule aviation, and nothing is about to change that.
Aside from that, there are vast numbers of unemployed pilots, many with substantial experience. But most airlines now only want 200hr cadets who have sold their financial sole, and of course there is a massive over supply of them!
I may sound a little cynical, but I'm near the end of my career, and to have watched the way its all changed is rather sad.
Good luck if your just starting out !