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    • ON: Wed Apr 2nd 18:56 PM
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      Warning to Airlines: Flight Instructor Shortage Could Create Long-Term Problems
      Management doesn't pay pilots to literally fly airplanes, but rather to manage them. The actual flying skills are a small part of the overall job. Being in command of an aircraft has very little to do with the actual manipulation of the controls and everything to do with judgement and decision-making. The gee-whiz gadgets are there to automate the mundane tasks that humans aren't that suited for anyway like maintaining a constant altitude and heading for extended periods. They allow us as pilots to keep better track of the big picture and apply our experience to make appropriate decisions.

      Just to be clear, the industry average for first year First Officers at jet regional carriers is about $23,000. Typical 3-year Captain pay is around $60,000. It's not as bad as it was in the turboprop days, but it isn't exactly stellar given that these pilots at the regional level may have up to 88 people onboard.
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