Originally Posted by
Cubdriver
Martin, most regionals will balk at any number of perceived issues besides checkride busts or the proverbial skeletons in the closet. Some other factors may be
• skill or knowledge weakness exhibited at the interview
• race-gender-religion (EEO) mismatch to company needs
• age (old)
• perceived likely to resign soon
• personality
• background (ie. type of flying)
• credentials not in order
The operating phrase is "who will make us money with the least trouble". You may be an excellent pilot but also one who does not fit the company profile in any of a hundred ways. Airlines interview potential candidates for years on end and they collect tons of data. They have a clear idea whom they prefer.
Majors, yes.
Most regionals are too dysfunctional to get that far into the weeds. The best regionals will apply some filters for pilots skill and personality because they really don't want a crash. The worst regionals don't worry about crashing (that's what insurance and BK court are for). They're just looking for seat meat (that will stick around long enough to justify the training cost).
As somebody said, I wouldn't be surprised if some outfits actually prefer a skeleton or two.