Originally Posted by
mikeypat15
As a current 121 guy looking at furlough, a preferential hire would be nice, but I'm definitely not entitled to anything. I would prefer to earn a job than be entitled to one. Just feeds a hazardous attitude.
Also as a former CFI that paid my dues, I think a CFI with a ton of Seminole time that has a great attitude should be given the same chance than a furloughed 121 guy.
I agree, honestly, with how many furloughs have happened after 9-11 and then the market crash of '08, would
any of these current "121 furloughs" have gotten their chance to get on a 121 carrier as they have if this policy has been in effect? I mean, I know it's tough to get furloughed and be stuck with nothing, but a hiring pool is just that, talent to choose from. Ultimately, the company has to seek someone who represents them and their image, so as long as everybody who gets an interview meets requirements, I guess previous experience really would mean little to nothing in that regard.
Just remember, if a line pilot is interviewing you, he probably isn't thinking that your time spent in an RJ is all that. If it were me doing the interview, my bar would probably be as simple as "do I really want to run a 6 day route with this guy, and be sitting next to him 8 hours a day?"...