the military, I think over the next several years the pool is going to continue to shrink. Now add the uptick of current helicopter pilots leaving for the airline industry and it’s becoming increasingly harder to find and keep qualified pilots – the ones that will spend the money to train at a good school and stick with it for the long haul. Everyone is looking for an easy, quick way to a good- paying job and in the helicopter industry it doesn’t happen fast. Find those that are patient and willing to do what needs to be done to be a good, safe pilot.
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