Same boat as you, but it's only been 8 years (not that that really makes a difference). The quick upgrade with these kinds of times is very possible. I got just hired at Piedmont and one reason I chose them was the quick upgrade. That said, do either of us have any business going directly to a left seat? Hellll no. I'm planning on sitting as an FO until I feel comfortable upgrading and then I will throw my bid in. Luckily, with the short upgrade times, I will be the limiting factor for upgrade, not the airline!
Originally Posted by
FlierOnTheWall
With all the talk about hiring DECs and short upgrades in the regional world, I think a discussion on "readiness" to upgrade is worthwhile.
Can anyone please share their experiences on short upgrade or direct entry captain (good and bad).
I have over 2k 121, but have been out of the game for almost 10 years. So, information particular to that realm would be preferable.
As an aside, all due respect to the long term FOs slogging away out there, this isn't meant to draw any hard feelings. I know all too well the long FO hardships that essentially squeezed me out years ago.
Thanks!