Originally Posted by
Chrisw
Let me guess, economy was bad, age 65, 9/11, gas prices caused stagnation now all that's gone. Guess what, the airlines adding flying are the ones that will make captains first while eagle, endeavor, and express jet will be at least twice as long.
Oh wow that PIC time is sooooooo cool. However, we've had numerous FOs hired by mainline despite their lack of PIC. Let me guess, you have busted checkrides, maybe a DUI, no formal education ect... Which is why you're narrowing down your choices.
Food for thought, getting to mainline is getting harder an harder as regionals vote in concessions to fly larger aircraft. United is parking 757s, American is ordering 175s and more 900s, Delta is looking for carriers that fly 175s. Why??? Because we're cheap labor!!! You'll fly the same routes compared to mainline for 1/4 of the cost!! wake up, do some research. Retirements will spur hiring but hell, at this rate mainline can furlough their guys have them rehired and PSA or Mesa and staff those RJs that are flying ALL domestic flights. All while mainline focuses it's fleet on International flying. Get a clue