ACP381 Pilot Shortage 2024 Edition

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Listener Mail:

Hi Carl,

I appreciate the topics you bring to us through YouTube and enjoy hearing your voice on all aviation topics. The reason for my message today, the pilot community needs you to discuss the pilot shortage in the USA for 2024 and 2025.

New pilots are concerned about the hiring slowdown. Especially those still training or who are building their hours towards ATP.

I know there is a video about this topic on your channel but things are changing rapidly and we would love to hear your opinion. Many low-time pilot groups on Facebook are having conversations concerning whether we will have a job after we get our Airline Transport Pilot minimums.

Are we heading to those days working for $20 an hour as first officer for regionals? A lot of news is coming out about airliners slowing down hiring for 2024, and many pilots with ATP are struggling to get a job now. We would like to hear from you as a low-time pilot community.

Thank you

Talking Points:

I understand your concern but you can’t predict the hiring market the day you get your 1500 hours, but we do have a good outlook for the future for pilot hiring in general.
What is the pilot shortage?
Hiring climate in 2024.
1. https://skift.com/2023/12/30/delta-slows-down-pilot-hiring-for-2024/
2. https://airlinegeeks.com/2024/01/24/frontier-slows-pilot-hiring-pipeline/
3. There are still airlines hiring.
What to do in a slowing market?
1. There are still airlines hiring so you might not get your dream airline right away.
2. Look at the regionals again.
3. ACP378 12 Actions To Take During A Hiring Slowdown In 2024
4. Focus on the long-term goal, don’t look at short-term hiring.
5. Have a plan B when things don’t go as planned.
Future Hiring.
1. https://www.bls.gov/ooh/transportation-and-material-moving/airline-and-commercial-pilots.htm#tab-6
2. $211,790 Media pay is still a good salary vs $46,310 for all occupations.
3. Boeing Pilot and Technician Outlook 2023-2042 https://www.boeing.com/commercial/market/pilot-technician-outlook/
It takes years to get to your final goal.
Keep flying.
Be flexible and play the long game.
1. You may need to look at other markets.
2. https://crankyflier.com/2024/02/06/when-hot-markets-go-cold-orlando-edition/?utm_source=mailpoet&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletterposttitle-2
Stay off the online forums for one month. It will be great for your mental health.
Stay focused.
Control your emotions.
Conclusion: Slowing market but the future looks good. Continue to make yourself competitive.