The Vietnam War was in full swing when I graduated high school. The economy was in the toilet and airlines were furloughing. There were countless military pilots looking for jobs. It was a terrible time to launch a professional pilot career.
Pilot Shortage Arrives
The Vietnam War was in full swing when I graduated high school. The economy was in the toilet and airlines were furloughing. There were countless military pilots looking for jobs. It was a terrible time to launch a professional pilot career.
Key Takeaways:
- A long-predicted pilot shortage is finally materializing, driven by factors like declining student pilot starts, low commercial pilot pay, and the costly ATP requirement, leading to regional airlines cancelling flights.
- This shortage threatens to severely impact general aviation by reducing demand, driving up prices for products and parts, and shrinking the market below critical mass.
- The author encourages support for aviation outreach programs and personal efforts to introduce new people to flying as potential solutions to mitigate the crisis.
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