Originally Posted by
ninerdriver
Two guys from the same hiring class at a regional get called for an interview at a major. They've been at the regional for six years each. One has been a captain for two years in a junior base. The other hasn't upgraded.
The captain has his interview first. He explains that he took the first available upgrade two years ago.
The senior FO has his interview next. He explains that he hasn't upgraded because the upgrade time at his airline is fifteen years when you average upgrade times at all of the senior bases.
Which candidate looks like an idiot?
First question I was asked in my UA interview after I gave a short introduction.
So I see you are still an FO? Have you bypassed upgrade?
My answer. I start my CA upgrade training in 3 weeks and this was my first opportunity to upgrade.
Their response “Congratulations”. Never bypass upgrade at a regional. The whole purpose is to put in time and get out!