breaking  

Were'nt to many "NAM" pilots in 1975 if any.  1972 was about the end of it.  Yes most of us are retired.  Thank God !  In 40 years in the industry I aways heard of the "Pilot Shortage", never saw it.   Pay was always suppressed because there was always 10 pilots for every job and operators took advantage of it.  Our equipment was much less sophisticated than what you guys get to fly.  We didn't have every Acronym program or union protecting our AZZ.   Just the good ol FAA and trust me, they were not there to help you !  Not complaining, just a different time.  But I am glad I flew in my time rather than yours.  This industry is like war.  Nothing ever changes.  Just new weapons and different people.