[TexasFreeper2009]

There shouldn’t even be an age restriction. If they can pass the medical, they should be allowed to fly.

[rlmorel]

Repeat this type of crap for every industry in every sector, and it is not hard to see why the USA is such a business-unfriendly environment.

If we have legislators, it has got to the point where they “justify” their existence with legislation.

Mountains and mountains of it.

[wbill]

Do any Freepers smarter than I, know what the requirements for flight time are for the military?

[SkyPilot]

While flight training costs between $60,000 and $70,000, entry-level pilot positions typically pay $25,000 a year or less. Furthermore, the financial turbulence that’s characterized the airline industry since September 11, 2001, has made the profession less attractive to aspiring aviators.

The Golden Age of being a pilot for the majors is now the stuff of Hollywood and history books.

Let's start with the fact that being a pilot requires not only immense skill and training, but it can be a very, very stressful career. Weather, maintenance, congestion, bureaucracy, burdensome regulations, intense travel, poor rest, and time away from family all take their toll. Let's not even mention the stress that is extolled for maneuvering a muti-ton piece of aluminum into and out of airports and airspace all over the world.

We have killed this profession by a thousand cuts. All the demands of those who never understood the industry took their pound of flesh: the "safety" experts, lawyers, government bureaucrats, TSA, FAA, and an industry leadership that became callous to what they were asking of their own people in the interest of saving a buck here or there.

It almost just isn't worth it anymore to pursue an aviation career. Once you get there, you are subject to re-certification every year (what doctor or lawyer has to go through that?) The flying public has had enough of the harassment, and rightly so. As pilots retire, those replacing them are going to find lower salaries, pensions, and benefits.

Some will stick it out for awhile, but many will come to the same conclusion: it just isn't worth it.

[OldNavyVet]

What’s that “road to hell” saying?

[BulletBobCo]

It’s going to be hard to get military trained pilots as well. My son is in his second year at the Air Force Academy and plans to fly after he graduates. It is a 10 year commitment and at that point one has to decide to leave or stick out the other 10 years to retirement.

[Buckeye McFrog]

After Dems raise the minimum wage you’ll be able to make as much at the counter at Burger King as if you were an entry-level pilot.

[DJ MacWoW]

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[DoodleDawg]

A Pilot Shortage Made in Congress: Heavy-handed safety rule causing major problems for air travel.

Because God knows that the last thing we want in air transportation are safety rules.

[Still Thinking]

And it doesn’t matter whether you think it’s good or not. The only way it’s going to change is literally an act of Congress.”

Or The Won could just decide that law doesn't count any more.

[Vaduz]

Looks like time to get some Gray Hound stocks.

[PoloSec]

We’re from the Gov’t and we’re here to help!

[editor-surveyor]

With friends like congress, who needs any enemies?
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[Amagi]

The Meddling Morons of DC strike again.

[TalBlack]

Demand for pilots is rising but the money paid to them isn’t? I think I see part of the problem (and an odd contradiction to boot!).

[MayflowerMadam]

I smell the nasty stink of unions in this.