Originally Posted by
FlyJSH
But...(sniffle, sniffle) ... but my adviser at
Short Cut to Captain Aviation Institute said I could be in command of an A380 in six months, three if I paid for the
Intercontinental Heavy Jet Course. IT'S NOT FAIR!
Ask them that at the interview, and I'm sure they will give all the time off you need

What incredible wit and humor in these responses.
Actually, it's not unreasonable for those with established careers and practices to inquire about the prospect of adding professional aviation to their repertoire. The airlines are replete with those who handle two careers given the flexibility aviation can provide with sufficient seniority. The point of this thread to gauge how flexible schedules can be at the regional level to accomodate already existing practices and businesses.