Originally Posted by wrxpilot

I've already turned down several offers to stay here. I do want to move on, but only for a Legacy at this point.

Originally Posted by wrxpilot

That's right. I've been a CA (prior to SKW). That's how it's done!

Originally Posted by wrxpilot

Yeah... Good luck with that. I'm in my 30s, over 10 years of aviation experience, zero checkride busts, engineering degree, LORs from LCAs at my regional, and several internals at the Legacies. I can't even get a phone call. The Legacies will NEVER have a shortage, and guys like me will be extremely lucky to ever even get a shot at one carrier.

Originally Posted by wrxpilot

I'm sure this has been covered on here at some point, but just wanted to point out a potential gotcha with the PAQ. In the PAQ instructions it says to save a copy to your computer and change the filename to your legal name. After doing that, it ERASES everything in the PAQ. Of course I didn't discover this until after I sent it! I was able to save a PDF copy by sending a filled out copy to my "PDF Printer", and resent that to the crewjobs email.

I've applied at every window the past several years, and I think I've been through this before. But since it has been a few months, I of course forgot and figured maybe some of you might too. Good luck everyone!

Originally Posted by wrxpilot

I have over 4,000 hours TT, I am current 121, prior 135/91, engineering degree with honors, never failed a checkride, numerous LORs, and 3 internal Rec's at AA. I have not received the TBNT, but I haven't even received the video invite. My app is over 6 months old (I applied at Day 1).

So... You're probably safe to take your upgrade. Seriously, I would not delay your present career progress in the hope that something might work out with the Legacy airlines. It will just lead to disappointment.