Originally Posted by
P8ASW
I think I may be a bit confused. It seems all I hear about is regionals unable to find pilots to work for them. With the low pay and QOL as a FO, I guess I understand that. What I don't get, is why it still takes so long to upgrade? If everyone is leaving there, I would think you could move up fairly fast? On APC, Mesa shows the newest captains were hired up to 13 years ago? What is it that holds the process up?
Thanks!
You're just being misled by all the crying and mud slinging. The problem with staffing is finding first year FO's. Pay and qol is a lot better at any company after a few years. Most of the people that leave in mass are from the bottom of the seniority list.
In regards to mesa: that information is incorrect; It's at about 7 years at the moment. Keep in mind that the company didn't hire for several years, so when all the pre-bankruptcy guys get through this year, the time will drop.