Originally Posted by SkyHigh

Better for whom? The company? The captain? or for the pilot who is trying to get a difficult career off the ground. In a few months time on the line it is difficult to tell the guy who wasted time as a CFI from the one who took the job at the earliest opportunity except for seniority.

Aviation is not a glorious profession that rewards skill and knowledge. The only thing that matters is luck, seniority, management and who your daddy is.

Getting there fast makes all the difference.

SkyHigh