Originally Posted by
NimbusSurfer
According to APC there are 14,759 pilots at AA/US combined. Based on this chart (assuming zero growth, hiring only for attrition and no early retirements), 35% of the pilots are retiring in the next 10 years.
So, one hired today would be at the 65% percentile roughly a decade from now. Assuming one upgrades at the 50% mark...you're still not making Captain within 10 years.
*I'm sure there will be some growth, medicals and early retirees...
exactly... Unless you're in your early 30's or mid 20's, you're going to be into your 50's by the time your a captain with that chart.