Originally Posted by
skylover
What is the chance that one could technically be granted an interview at a major (a la Delta) straight out of college with around 1,000 hours, during those years where retirements are at their peak? For example, for a few years around 2020, retirements at Delta alone are about 800 per year. Will the majors still only hire military/regional folks?
No one even knows if the regionals will be around in 10 years. If they are they will be a fraction of the size. I would bust your arse in college flying checks (if they still do that), instructing, night cargo, whatever it takes to get your ATP. We once had a guy at 9E with a pretty wicked crystal ball, but he left us in the dust so I think its a shot in the dark. There is nothing wrong with setting a goal for yourself and being motivated. I'd start with building enough time to get your ATP and network, network, network. I knew a guy who interned at DAL out of college, flew 135 night cargo for 6 months and got picked up by Delta back in 07-08ish somewhere with less than 2000TT. Its possible if you know the right people.