I'm currently looking for a position and have been doing both research and networking with other pilots I know.

I have seen a common thread at several company's that do both part 135 and 91 ops. They generally only hire low time guys and promote up to captain from there. I know several pilots that where qualified for left seat in mid size cabin jets and didn't get the job after interview. Some had around 5000tt, several types, sharp and current.

Is this just an anomaly? Common? Thanks for the input!