Let me sart by saying I am in the middle of career change from the health care field to the airlines and I am pretty suprised by all the bashing on this forum. It reminds me of high school only in this case some posts are from men in their 40's and older.

Many of you bash the PFT guys (like me BTW) and tell us to "go through the front door" and "pay your dues". What I don't get is how flying more often than 2-3 times per week to build time makes me a sellout. I understand instructing is a great way to build experience and I plan on doing that but don't you think that at some point past the 600TT mark a CFI's knowledge base is ready for more of a challenge... ready to move to the next level?
If that next level is not the regionals then what is it? Seriously, if there is something else I am not aware of it. Are you talking 135 cargo stuff?

I do understand guys that don't care what they make as a FO is really hurting the industry and I wish that would change. What I don't understand is why using a school to further your knowledge is bad. I have to do all the same check rides as the non PFT guys. And really everyone is a PFT guy. The biggest difference is # of days flying per week.

You guys make it seem like you would "like" an FO with 600TT if it took them 8-10 years to get it but if they got that in 2 years they are losers.

Enlighten me