Originally Posted by
Wynncore
it only makes sense for them to furlough L-XJT pilots and offer them "preferred interviews" at Skywest as there will be lots of qualified pilots on the street...not to mention, the majors aren't hiring FO's in droves right now, and probably won't for another 2 years, so where are these guys going to go?...the majority will go to SKYW if this scenario plays out.
I'm sorry but it's a bit presumptuous to think that everyone furloughed will jump at the chance to go to Skywest. If it were me, I would go anywhere else except for Skywest. There are plenty of regionals hiring and Skywest is not the only option.