"The pilot shortage
"The pilot shortage has prevented Trans States from utilizing its Embraer 145 regional jet fleet as much as it needs to in order to remain profitable." Trans States Airlines Will Shut Down By The End Of 2020
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How bad is the pilot shortage?
How bad is the pilot shortage? United is buying a flight school. https://www.chicagobusiness.com/airlines-airports/how-bad-pilot-shortage-united-buying-flight-school
Pilot Shortage
"As the long-feared pilot shortage begins to rise like the crest of a tidal wave, the major airlines are plucking pilots out of other industries, including cargo and helicopter operations, to fill vacancies. Offering signing bonuses, higher salaries, generous per diem and profit-sharing plans, and other benefit packages, airlines are desperate to fill pilot seats vacated by retirees and on new routes added to meet expanding passenger demand." https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2020-01-25/industry-takes-steps-ease-pilot-shortage-pinch