Originally Posted by
MysteriousMrX
if hired w/ 1000+ 121 time and all other boxes checked, a nearly-immediate upgrade appears imminent: how long are junior captains on reserve for?
(maybe it depends on base and equipment?)
what are they currently *saying* is the estimated flow time? what is the *realistic* flow time?!
I know some will say that you might get to a major quicker just interviewing from the street… but I'd hate to be stuck at my current regional 5 years from now, still not hired anywhere, and realizing I could've flowed and never gave myself that opportunity.
I'm 41 now, fwiw. A flow in 5-6 years could mean a nearly 20 year career at mainline..
tick-tock..
Plenty of info on that question if you go back and read 5-10pg. You will find more details and conversations on the topic your asking about.
Nutshell hard to predict, a long-long time, also depends on aircraft. Growing consensus is 2yrs.
Embrace the suck. Imagine those who were on reserve 3-4yrs a couple years back. Not to say that should be the norm, just perspective.