Pilot shortage I don't think so!!!
They had a viable airline before the 1st Gulf war, they have many former Air Firce Pilots and as for qualifications there are many many Iraqi pilots working for various airlines around the world who will probably jump at the opportunity to go home to be involved in the restart of their national airline.
The more interesting question is where will they get their aircraft from. Their existing aircraft I have seen parked at various airports are probably unflyable. I can make a fairly good guess......
Have a nice day