This pilot shortage is really going to end up turning this profession into a complete joke. Its bad enough that there are these 500 hour FO's being hired. There is just no way that they can have half a clue as to flying transport catagory aircraft. They havent paid the dues that are necessary to give them the experience to do the job properly. Then they ***** and complain once they are working at the job that they want to be upgraded within 18 months. It is just sad where the industry is headed.
I'm sorry, if you cant figure out how to get from one city to another for the interview then you are in serious trouble as a professional pilot. It really shows a complete lack of command authority. That just wont cut it.