Originally Posted by
wrxpilot
The most junior EMB CA was hired 6.5 years ago (June, 2007). There were several years of no hiring between then and now, thus it is likely (and quite probable) that there will be a rather significant drop in the current upgrade time as we approach the pilots that got hired after the stagnant years.
Finally, I've been here just over 2.5 years and have 700 pilots below me. I am a lowish 2500 number. So... What you're saying about "only" having 900-1000 pilots below just proves my statement.
Klen just posted total upgrades for 2013 is 73. Projections for 2014 are: 85 ejet, 100 crj, and 25 emb 120. So by my calculations I won't be upgrading in 2014 (maybe ill sneak into the last emb class). So by those numbers you won't be upgrading till 2015 maybe, which would put you at +4 years. And if you project the those behind us they won't be upgrading in 1-2 years.