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 instrument, 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.
Some carriers are allowing you to interview and give you an offer if you pass it, but you can't actually start training until you meet either ATP or R-ATP mins. Both Skywest and Republic offer deals that are similar to that, however both carriers do not require you to commit via a contract. Others, like Envoy, require you to sign a contract, that you're obligated to for 2 years I believe. Keep in mind there's a reason they'd want you to sign the contract and be obligated to them..