Originally Posted by
Bellanca
I have one friend that was hired at republic recently without 121 time, but I have 2 friends that left an airline flying t-prop for RAH, and three others that made lateral moves to other regionals.
I wouldn't make a blanket statement that they won't hire without prior 121, because they are hiring a few. But I'd say it's a uphill battle in the interview for anyone without 121 experience, and they definitely don't seem to be dipping down to the sub-1500 hour pilots that qualify for restricted ATPs.
I think your experience and observation are very accurate, and I very much agree.
I would tempted to say anyone who says 'none of my friends are prior 121 and we all got jobs flying jets this month' is an industry plant, or something. I don't know. It seems people are feverishly spreading misinformation on this forum. This is a very public website. I wouldn't be surprised at all if there were posters here representing the crooked interests of the unions and airlines. (adjusts tin foil hat)