Originally Posted by Aviationluver

Hello,

I heard of a rumor going around and I wanted to see if it was really true. I heard that some carriers are approaching or even hiring private pilots and offering the private pilots to complete their instrurment, commercial, multi, etc. In exchange the private pilot signs a contract agreeing to stay with the carrier for some time, even seatlock themselves as FOs.

Is my leg being pulled or is this true?

If it is true, why aren't the carriers hiring commercial pilots with more hours? The market is small but there are still pilots looking for work.