Fewer pilot jobs, but those few that will remain will pay well, albeit not as high as Delta's Captains make. Average salary at UPS (client of mine) right now is $175,000 for 60 hours per month of work. I would love to have such a job but my vision is awful!
When should the pilots have seen it coming? What year was this?
And where is a pilot supposed to go apply? There are thousands of pilots furloughed and the number continues to grow.