Originally Posted by
BigDukeSix
There are a lot of good guys who have been sitting in the right seat for 8-9 years at places like ExpressJet. Do you overlook them? In some cases ExpressJet etc. didn't hire someone and they got a job at a Mesa, Trans States etc. and upgraded in 18 months because said company hired the rejects. I think those factors need to be taken into account.
I agree that ALL factors need to be looked at. Does it suck that someone might have sat right seat for 8-9 years and didn't get an upgrade due to company issues.. yes.
But lets look at the real world for a sec.
If you have 10 pilots who show up/apply for 2 jobs, where do you start your criteria and what do you put on the bottom?
PIC time? 121 PIC time? College degree? Veteran status? Training issues/busts? Criminal convictions? Numerous jobs? etc..
Something has got to be weighed heavily, while other items weighed less.
Again, I find it surprising that with the pool of qualified pilots out there, someone with 2 DUI's would be hired over someone without.
BTW- Should that 8-9 year FO at ExpressJet be hired over that 10-11 year Captain at ExpressJet?
Unfortunately, the world isn't fair. Just got to hope that your timing is good (or better than the other guy/gal) and that you have a little luck~ Too often, too many thinks are out of your control.
Always
Motch
PS) Will add that every NewHire I have met has been great. But it was surprising when I met a few of them who didn't upgrade at their Regional. Including one who told me that she didn't because of QoL.
Good luck to them all.. Good Luck to all those applying~