Boeing pilot shortage article

[Deleted member 27505]

Wait, you still believe that the US exists under Due Process of Law? That's adorable. There are going to be a LOT of "Emergencies" in the next 10-20 years, my friend. Best get started on being "patriotic" and ignoring them NOW.

As my old mechanic GOBOB (grumpy old bastard out back) used to say: "Smoking holes...smoking holes." He was referring to US aviation, not Thailand.

 

[Deleted member 27505]

This is just the fanfare which preceeds the rolling-out of the Multi-Crew License and the "Die chained to the yoke" retirement "C-plan".

Seriously. It worked for the Romans. For every oarsman, there was another one ready to jump in and pull once the original had expired at his own speed and been tossed over the side to feed the fish*.

*= increased environmental awareness is a side-benefit.

Well, that, and I get to go to more training so I can make platinum status at a new hotel chain. It's all good.