Originally Posted by
cdub
I have apps in at Fedex, UPS, Delta, United and SW. 15 years at SkyWest and checkairman, but 55 years of age. Never received one invite offer. No accidents, incidents or discipline and a four year degree with a 4.0 GPA. Military veteran as well, but not as a pilot.
13,000 hours flying experience in Canada, U.S, and Mexico. Been holding down the fort since 911, but watching co-pilots getting the call. Believe me I am not happy.
I have flown with the co-pilots that got the call and they all have the same thing in common; they actively pursued the job. They all tell me stories about the high time captains they flew with who "would not play the game" i.e. going to job fairs and networking. The majors are hiring people not flight time.