I appreciate you taking the time to post your thoughts, truly.
However, Delta has the same test we take. United has the Hogan Personality Assessment. Southwest no longer has a back door policy of walking into the CP’s office with a good friend. 50%+ of AA’s hiring is from flows via wholly-owned regionals. Their interviews are all largely HR based now as well. In fact, my SBI/panel interview here was more “piloty, broohahah, experience” than anywhere else I’ve interviewed.
I would disagree that FedEx is the only airline that doesn’t value your experience. I came here from one of the big 3 majors. When I was in indoc the military guys were all asking the instructors and pilot recruiters how they could get their buds a call and that they’ve had their apps on file for years without a call. Meanwhile, 26 year old RJ FO’s with 2500TT were sitting next to us. Delta just hired a 23(!!!!) year old RJ FO. I’m sure there are a plethora of fine military aviators salivating over a job there as well.
Same story everywhere else.