Originally Posted by
Bzzt
Yikes, thats alot of total time. If all three majors use this criteria that really hurts the "get in, upgrade quick, get out" crowd. If hired at 1500 TT you're still looking at >8 years at the regional you choose flying ~800 hours a year. Like they said, as time goes on that number is likely to drop, but for now thats quite a commitment to a regional airline.
Yes it is, but keep in mind they have 12,000 applicants on file. Most are current regional FOs and CAs who have at least north of 4K, some with more than double that since not too many people have been hired during the 2007-2102 Age 65 ruling. They did say that they were feeling the effects from the Age 65 rule this year, and they will feel the brunt of it in a few more years.
In my opinion (just my personal one) - that 12,000 application number will drop to about 6-9K in about 24 months. Speaking with Delta and AA last week they both expect massive amounts of hiring coming up soon (Just over 3,000 combined in 18 months) with more on the way. This will reduce their 'competitive minimums' to get lower time guys and girls in.