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Old 11th Jul 2014, 13:23
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Zaphod Beblebrox
 
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I don't see the majors getting into the basic training business. The regional airlines will have the burden of training and adapting the training profiles to ensure that new pilots meet the standard. I do not see them at that point yet.

The RAA lobbying statements say it all. "It's not about the money or safety." IT IS ABOUT THE MONEY! IF YOU PAY THEM THEY WILL COME.

Why is all this happening?

The major airlines built a Regional Airline model that is flawed. (Thank you Delta) These airlines cannot survive on their own. When they pay enough to be considered a career they will be shut down. (Comair). They don't stand up well on their own. (Independence Air). 50 Seat RJ's made sense with $20 a barrel oil but not at $100 a barrel.

The shortage is a creation of the industry. It is their Frankenstein and they want to fix it with lower experience levels.
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