Originally Posted by BeatNavy

They still have to get 1500 hours and an ATP just like every other airline pilot. Plenty of people used to go into RJs with a not so good training program at 250 hours. My understanding is they will be sponsored in a more regimented program, but I thought they were still going to be flying in various commercial jobs as part of this program prior to becoming JetBlue pilots. He could get a regional job flying an e175 or a JetBlue job flying an e190 with the same qualifications and experience. This is just a more clearly defined and shorter path to get on with a better airline than a regional. Disclaimer: I think the program isn't a great idea seeing the thousands of qualified regional guys and military guys waiting for a call.