Originally Posted by SoFloFlyer

I get your point, but that only answer the second part of my question. Still looking for answers on part one of my question.

Truthfully, I get the whole define yourself and whatever else, but I’m trying to figure out the “why” to the “what” and your reply didn’t help much.

To add to my hunch, upgrade at RAH is a slightly longer than other regionals (for obvious reasons), so becoming a check airman would also take a bit longer compared to other companies. This would be my guess, but I could be wrong.

Anyone have any thoughts on this?