Originally Posted by
gojo
Just getting to a regional alone with a college degree, being motivated to upgrade as soon as possible, and keeping your record clean shows a lot of determination and motivation in my opinion.
You're right, it takes work to make it through this career while keeping your nose clean. But you have to factor in that the majors have 10,000+ apps on file with a majority of applicants thinking their hours and longevity will punch their ticket. It takes a little more than just showing up and doing your job well to get in the ~10% that will get the opportunity to interview.