Saab, for one time I couldn't agree more with you!

I honestly cannot understand how anyone could expect the upgrade to take only 2 years for someone who was to get hired today. It's true that attrition is pretty strong right now, but how long will it last?

The bottom line is that it's impossible to predict what's going to happen in the next 2-4 years. If the branded flying picks up really well I'm sure the company would expand that operation and that might speed up upgrades.
However, considering the MASSIVE hiring they did in the past 2 years, someone joining XJT today would be at the bottom of a VERY long seniority list.

Having said that, here's my reasoning. If the guys who got hired 2.5 years ago are getting their upgrade around now, it's because of the extremely favorable conditions that preveiled in the past 2.5 years. (some expansion, lots of hiring, lots of attrition, not very long seniority list)
Do you guys honestly see the next 2 years as bright as the last 2 ?

I hope so, but I think it would be a little optimistic.


BTW, I'm still looking for those Feb/Mar class start dates if anyone has them