Originally Posted by
pilotc90a
Who knows what future growth will be like, past results will not be indicative of our future. However, it has taken my 10 years to go from 5100 to 10200 on our current list (No, I did not reverse those two). to go as a new hire now 13,000-7400 = about 5600 numbers. If I apply 5600 retirements to my current calculator it says I should be 5400 numbers more senior in the year 2024. Not kidding. In an effort for full disclosure, for me to get to approximately #7600 from where I am now, it will be 2021. Five more years, for a grand total of 15 years to get to mid seniority.
When I was hired in 1998 guys were telling our class we would be captains in 5 years. 16 years later I still had never been senior enough to hold capt on anything. Now at 18 years, still 8100+ out of 13000. No way to know what the future holds.