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Pilot shortage threatens industry
The looming shortage of pilots and technicians in [Asia] is hampering the burgeoning civil aviation industry in Asia-Pacific that could account for nearly half of global air travel in the next two decades. As in other parts of the world, there are already insufficient aviation personnel in the region to support airline fleet modernisation and a surge in air travel demand. (www.bangkokpost.com) Más...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
I love how this article only focuses on China and the Pacific Islands. There will also be a demand for pilots stateside due to the turnover of retirement. Also full heartedly agree with Reuben and Robert we fly because we love it. Now if only we could get more kids into quaility flight schools......
Me too! I'd sure as hell go over if a good carrier like CX, NH, or SQ would take me on...
Why should anyone want to become a professional pilot. To perform the duties a pilot must first be treated like a criminal in front of his passengers by a TSA agent that only a year earlier was flipping burgers. Then, at the whim of a computer, the pilot must pee in a cup to prove his or her inosence from a mulitude of sins. Of course, probable cause is waved. A passenger by can say the pilot smells of alcohol, and be forced to take a breathalyzer test. A many companies, management constantly attempts to force the pilot to perform duties that unsafe, while nickle/diming them into substandard compensation
Sounds like a glamorous career choice to me.
By the way, remove the word pilot at any point in this statement and insert your choice of job title to see is anyone else has to suffer the same indignities to earn a living.
Ya think, we may see a continued shortage of pilots when one considers the above described working conditions
Sounds like a glamorous career choice to me.
By the way, remove the word pilot at any point in this statement and insert your choice of job title to see is anyone else has to suffer the same indignities to earn a living.
Ya think, we may see a continued shortage of pilots when one considers the above described working conditions
Richard, have you ever heard of corporate aviation? Just because you want to fly planes for a living doesn't mean that you have to be an airline pilot. STFU
You give pilots a bad rap Richard. Reuben pretty much pointed it out to ya.
richard, quit whining... you reek of entitlement
Mat Comerford, If you knew me, you'd know how wrong that statement is. I flew aircraft for a living for 42 years. I've had good jobs and great jobs. Only a few problems come from the employer. It's the constant assault of our federal government over-regulating our every move. The TSA has made the job of flying an airliner a demeaning experience, by treating pilots like criminals. Example: I can't carry a leathermans tool in my flight bag, but a 5 pound crash axe is strapped to the wall of my cockpit. Which item is more lethal? I've had female(well kinda) TSA thugs feel up my female F/O to the point of bringing her to tears. Then I have to deal with an F/O that feels like she's been raped. I've seen TSA agents hold up a flight attendent's personal clothing items for the whole world to see. I've had my wallet searched, for what I don't know.
Now, put up with that indignity for $18,000.00 per year. That's starting pay at many regionals. Long term, the pay is good, but if the pilot get's stuck at a slow growth company, it can be a long road to the big bucks. Pay those student loans back on that.
Reubin, Corporate aviation is a viable alternative to airline flying. But, there's is no job protection. If a new chairman wants to raise the stock price or appear to be taking the bull by the horns he can sell the sky yacht to raise cash. Now the pilots looking for a new job at the bottom of the seniority list. Luckily, there are many that are far more stable, but not all.
All that said, I have no regrets that I choose aviation for a career. The purpose of my statements are to meerly point out the difficulties a new pilots will face. It will be up to them to make it a better place.
Now, put up with that indignity for $18,000.00 per year. That's starting pay at many regionals. Long term, the pay is good, but if the pilot get's stuck at a slow growth company, it can be a long road to the big bucks. Pay those student loans back on that.
Reubin, Corporate aviation is a viable alternative to airline flying. But, there's is no job protection. If a new chairman wants to raise the stock price or appear to be taking the bull by the horns he can sell the sky yacht to raise cash. Now the pilots looking for a new job at the bottom of the seniority list. Luckily, there are many that are far more stable, but not all.
All that said, I have no regrets that I choose aviation for a career. The purpose of my statements are to meerly point out the difficulties a new pilots will face. It will be up to them to make it a better place.
Richard, if pissing in a cup and going through security means getting payed to do something I have a passion for, then so be it. As Mr. Reuben Smith said, "STFU."