Originally Posted by
80ktsClamp
Those are exceedingly few, and would likely jump on the opportunity if given it... even the oldest guy in my newhire class at 9E has called me asking about how to get an interview, and he only has 8 years left.
If they are content, it's out of ignorance mostly.. They are probably just saying that to try to act like they are fine being a lifer. All 9E bases are DL bases, and I'm bottom lineholder on the 320 in ATL this month...I have 19 days off (no vacation days) and am making way more than any 9E captain. I've been home for every milestone of my son.
Congratulations on getting to Delta at a good time. Alot of people become regional lifers because they were not as fortunate as you. That mainline job looks alot less rosy when you're staring at the back end of a hiring wave.
I am 30 years old but I'm only giving the whole mainline dream 3 more years, I figure after 3 there will be enough guys hired younger or of my same age hired that my career prospects will not be bright. In my case though I won't be hanging on to the industry at a regional but rather getting a job outside the industry. I can totally see how guys made a career of the regionals, timing and age has made the majors unattractive for alot of guys.