Originally Posted by
GucciBoy
The gist of your post is that you are saying that mil dudes should get in line behind regional dudes for jobs at the majors because their flying experience doesn't translate to the 121 world. I can tell you that there's a lot of truth to that assertion, but I can make a nuanced argument about the subject because I've done both. You haven't done both. You've heard some stories second-hand, but you don't know. My personal opinion on the subject of you running your mouth about the subject--and you can take it or leave it--is that you really shouldn't run your mouth about the subject.
Oh, and I have to point out that you said that military pilots didn't really make any sacrifices except for when they went on all their deployments and had to be away from their families for weeks/months/years at a time. Yeah, I can see how that really isn't much of a sacrifice. Not compared to being in the trenches at a regional I suppose. GMAFB.
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For what it's worth, I learned way more about, leadership, airmanship, performing under pressure, working with a crew, dealing with outside agencies, and general knowledge about the flying world at UPT and my first year of flying the KC-10 then I did instructing or flying for a 121 carrier. Having said that, I have gotten to work with some of the smartest, most motivated and hardworking pilots in equal number on both sides of the fence. Hope to get a chance to fly with you guys at a major in the next few years!