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    • Warning to Airlines: Flight Instructor Shortage Could Create Long-Term Problems [view article]
      I'm a current flight instructor with just about the minimum requirements to go to a regional airline (with current mins). I'm definately torn between pursuing a career in the airlines and continuing my education in pursuit of a masters degree. In light of this article, I could be optimistic and say that the pay and quality of life will turn around sometime soon. On the other hand I should be thinking RUN; go find a job doing something other than flying and hope to someday own my own airplane. After all, once you get this far, flying runs through your veins and no matter how low the pay, shiny jets will forever attract young hopefuls willing to sacrifice their quality of life, income and job stability. I personally hope to see things turn around as a result of the inverse relationship between the airlines' need for FO's and the lack of flight instructors to train pilots. All that really needs to happen is for the airlines to start paying pilots what they deserve. The lack of instructors will eventually stymie the interest of young people and their parents who will be helping to support their career interest. The lack of flight instructors should be enough to tell someone that this industry is currently tumultuous and in the process of change. Bottom line, when change does happen, it happens quickly and I'd like to have started at 23, built some seniority and hopefully enjoy the profession the way it is meant to be by the time I make it to the majors. Questions is...will it ever change? Apr 02 12:50 PM
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