Originally Posted by
Da40Pilot
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.
Everyone has there reasons. Imagine making 100,000 dollars a year 4 vacation slots, living in base and pretty much making your schedule exactly the way you want it each month. There are many people that could care less to fly a bigger plane and make more money. They are happy.
I've been in the same boat and my flow number is approaching. It's not a easy choice to make. Nobody wants to commute and nobody wants to uproot there family.
To each his own. But the good thing about the flow is now you have choices.