Originally Posted by Jefferson

1. How many pilots have you hired this year? How many have made it through training?
Busting out of training or making a lateral move take years to overcome if you are heading to a major.
2. Of the pilots that did not complete training, how many left on their own accord?
Anecdotally, one regional is hiring over the phone...but has been unable to get a majority percentage of new hires actually online.
3. Do you limit the number of OE hours/legs you will give a new give a new hire pilot? What is that number?
Some airlines will cut you loose just after minimum hours, some will work with you as long as there is progress... Busting out of OE will add years to your major eligibility.
4. If you dont have an official limit on OE hours, what is the largest OE time investment you have made in an individual pilot?
25 hours in a CRJ can be as few as 12 legs... subtract a few legs for an OE captain to demonstrate and its just not enough for some people to complete OE... Some do great.. some can take as many as 75 hours/60 cycles. If your employer gives up on you after two trips.. where does that leave you?
5. Of the pilots that have made it to the line in the last 24 months, how many have left for non-major employment?
"That place sucked"... how many x"s would that get on your resume during an interview?
6. How many pilots awarded Captain positions with your company dont make it through upgrade training? (plus all the above questions in relation to upgrade)
It happens... 18-24 months in the right seat and 2400 hrs total time is not always enough experience... It is not super common, but it happens.



Go talk to line pilots at your prospective future employer before you accept those phone offers...