Originally Posted by Skyler02

The only way flows are going to work for the up-and-coming generation of pilots is to have a defined career path with a defined, realistic time line for the payback. These kids have plenty of other options and most don’t think the pilot career is all that attractive to begin with.

This more informed generation has the advantage of easy access to the internet providing all the information they want to know about a career. They are not going to invest $150k+ and several years for a career that “may pay off” in the future.

With the substantial financial and time commitment it now requires to become an ATP, they want and need to know what the payback will be and when it will be.

For example, a flow MAY work if at the end of 36 months, the pilot is still at the regional, they now have a mainline number and are paid on the mainline pay scale. Without this commitment from the major airlines, they won’t be committing to $150K+ of debt and several years of training.