Shortage of Pilots?
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Shortage of Pilots?
Why is it that I sometimes hear on the radio or read it on sites that there is a shortage of pilots? because I always hear that getting a job as a pilot is very hard.
Which one is true, is there really a shortage of pilots or there are too many.
Which one is true, is there really a shortage of pilots or there are too many.
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This thread should be in the 'Questions' channel, but any way, to my fellow Melburnian, the shortage is with experienced pilots with serious jet time. There are no shortage of new CPL holders with only a few hundred hours under their belt. Thus, it will always be difficult for new pilots to find jobs and get their first few hundred hours.
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I agree with training wheels,shortage is only for experienced pilots with a few thousand hours and Jet time,especially Captains.
But then,if you are at the right place at the right time,things could click.
Also,just like any other profession,there are ups and downs and things will look better in the future .
But then,if you are at the right place at the right time,things could click.
Also,just like any other profession,there are ups and downs and things will look better in the future .
Also, just like any other profession, there are ups and downs and things will look better in the future .
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"Plot out the average pilot salary, in inflation-adjusted dollars, versus the last thirty years. There's your answer."
Does anyone know where such a graph can be found?
Does anyone know where such a graph can be found?
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"Plot out the average pilot salary, in inflation-adjusted dollars, versus the last thirty years
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That probably happens.
But it takes about 15 to20 years to get there. If you ever do.
Many people go to Hollywood to become film stars and earn Squillions of dollars. Very few make it.
Aviation in Australia is similar. A few get good jobs and make good money. But only a few. And it takes a long time to get there, if you do.
That doesn't mean you shouldn't try as long as you have a realistic view of what the reality is.
But it takes about 15 to20 years to get there. If you ever do.
Many people go to Hollywood to become film stars and earn Squillions of dollars. Very few make it.
Aviation in Australia is similar. A few get good jobs and make good money. But only a few. And it takes a long time to get there, if you do.
That doesn't mean you shouldn't try as long as you have a realistic view of what the reality is.
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the shortage is with experienced pilots with serious jet time.