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Old 03-30-2015, 08:02 AM
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Originally Posted by rickair7777 View Post
there's no chance the 1500 rule will be rescinded any time soon. Congress forced the FAA to do it via legislation so only Congress can undo it...by legislation.
I would add to this that Sully Sullenberger is (deservedly) a hero in Congress' eyes and is very pro-active in opposition to any relaxation of the new law. He has a very potent voice on Capital Hill when it comes to aviation safety and walks in lock-step with the Colgan families.

And the last thing any Congressman/woman wants is Sully Sullenberger explaining to a news outlet why he/she is thoughtless and wrongheaded about the public's safety.

Forget about changing the law. Ain't happening.

And that's a wonderful thing. Maybe the best thing to happen for the pilot groups in decades.

Originally Posted by rickair7777 View Post
To the noobs...

The reason the airlines are interviewing people months before they meet mins is because they want to get you "locked in", ie comfortable with a job offer and emotionally committed to the company after passing their grueling ten minute phone interview.

I would not fall for that.

Things are changing fast in the regional world... a few months from now you might be eligible for a fat signing bonus that wasn't available when you accepted an early offer.
Spot on.

It's simple economics. Fewer pilots + increased demand for pilots = higher pay

Anyone interviewing early for the Regionals is playing right into mgmt's hands. Don't do it.

Hold out. Wait until you're ready to go to work for them right away. Doing so puts MORE pressure on Co. mgmt to increase pay & signing bonuses sooner rather than later.

(Assuming, of course, there actually IS a "pilot shortage". YMMV)
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