Pilots flying at minimum wage? Yes! Republic and many other regional carriers pay a starting pilot salary of about $15,000 a year. That translates to a minimum wage. Now those same regional carriers are complaining about a "pilot shortage". Larger airlines after years of downsizing, and mandatory retirements are poaching the regionals for qualified pilots creating a shortage for those small carriers. In a desperate attempt to avoid massive cancellations, those regional carriers are relaxing the stringent requirements of hiring pilots with less than stellar backgrounds and fast-tracking the training to get those pilots ready. So if you think names like Chautauqua Airlines, Republic and Shuttle America don't affect you, think again. Republic is the operating carrier for United Express, Delta Connection, USAirways Express and American Eagle. www.premieretravel.com
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