People don’t understand that many of those who are waiting for class for a year won’t have 1500 hours until that time. They are hiring people who are 12 months from ATP mins, so these people have to wait because they need the time.

Republic isn’t a bad place to work while you build a resume to go elsewhere. Or you can stay here too and make more than most of the population. We are better compensated, work less than our counter parts, and work less hard when you compare equipment and routes. 2-3 legs a day are average, at least in my 3.5 year experience. Also, the small city bases are attractive to people who are willing to move and live in an affordable area. We also offer large bases to NY locals like myself.

This isn’t a fluke. Lots of people are coming here for these reasons and I have yet to fly with an FO who regretted coming here.