Originally Posted by Regularguy

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Just talked with Reginal Captain who is on cusp of getting hired by either Delta of UAL. He reminded me of a couple of things the younger gen may have not heard.

1. Do not get any DUI, DWI or any arrest and conviction for substance abuse.
2. You must have a four year degree or a huge amount of leadership skill and history (that makes the candidate an old guy).

Basically he said that until they run out of candidates who don't fit these two consider yourself a Reginal Pilot as a career.

There's no short cuts these days.