Originally Posted by
PA Slammer
I understand that. And I agree about the QOL reasons you stated above. My point was why would he think that NOW is the time. Is it the size of this vacancy and the chance that there will be 3-4 more?
A large chunk of pilots hired between 90-97 have fairly comfortable seniority as a narrow body Captain since recent bids have gone junior.
I would also guess that their age is playing a factor in the decision as retirement looms in the next decade. In the same thought, many have remained an FO for family commitments. The empty nest provides a lot of freedom.