Originally Posted by
badtransam97
So with the projected need for pilots at the major level, will flows such as the one at psa only allow you to get a job at AA when your number comes up, or since the projected "need" will be greater, wod someone essentially be able to apply "sooner" than their number allows? New to 121 so trying to figure it out. PSA looks to be the best fit for me, but I'd also like a shot at the majors when the time comes.
Since it's not really a "flow" they call you up based on your seniority number. Some senior pilots may choose to bypass that right to interview at AA, so it's not like they are forced to get out. That means the opportunity will be offered to the next one in line....and that's without taking into account attrition.
I do agree with whoever said earlier that the wholly owned will try to keep their hiring in house in the best interest of their regional, but I also do believe that the issue with hiring will become so difficult that any majors will eventually have issues hiring, just like the regionals are now. I know it sounds crazy, but the pool will eventually dry up due to the amount of pilots needed vs amount of pilots that actually exist to take that specific job.