Originally Posted by
DenverPilot8
Yeah I get that. I just mean with 400 pilots or so when expansion started to 900 pilots now that's more than double the original size. With at least 200 of those bypassing or not eligible for upgrade that has really driven the upgrade time down. I think the ratio of existing pilots to new hires matters a lot. The larger you are the longer the upgrade because it takes longer to get to 50% seniority. I guess I'm just saying that I don't think people hired today will see the 8 month upgrade. In thinking more like 1.5 years. Just my opinion and of course things could change. The biggest variable will be if they actually get those 700s or not and if they will actually be able to hire for them. Because I think most people are going to Psa for the upgrade its better to have a realistic expectation.
Like I've said before, almost 7 years ago I came to PSA when it was 1.5 year upgrade. Took me almost 6.5 years. At least the guys coming on now have a semi guarantee that they'll upgrade in 2-3 years which is more than reasonable at any airlines. I'm happy for the guys that are upgrading in less than a year since they're prior 121 pilots that went to through hardships before. However if you're upgrading with min 1000 sic, I hope you know how lucky you are and I implore you to work harder than everyone else in your upgrade class to make up for the lack of experience. Sure when everything is fine, it's an easy job but when crap hits the fan, don't pull a Renslow. Not making a joke.
Also if you happened to be stuck on the right seat, at least you'll have a pretty good QOL and have abilities to make decent OT here.