Not my intent. Just want to balance anecdotal inputs with some numbers.

FYI...I was SOF when an Eagle Squadron commander bailed out over the Gulf. Same guy later an F22 guy and wing King. He is now at AA. He did a stint at ASA/Exp jet for a year or so. He and dozens of guys like him now at Delta and SWA. Should they have had to "pay their dues" at a regional? Maybe not...but it worked for them. I had another guy....tons of warbird, multi, and GA time to go with his 2000 plus Eagle hours. He refused to "stoop" to flying regionals. He is now a GS pilot...airlines never called because 3-4 years out of turbine flying made him less attractive. He pointed out his flying was more challenging than any 121 right seat, and I agreed. But it also was not relevant.

My caution was more to a previous poster who alluded to a recruiter saying my GA was enough. It might be for some. As I mentioned, I have had a couple girls hired at UAL out of Doss. I cannot name another guy who got there that way. I just want outsiders reading these blogs to see the large picture. Post away, and forgive me if I came off high and mighty. My intent is to offer a bit of perspective from someone who has seen a lot of folks struggle with currency options.

Please post away...