Originally Posted by mcm114

Getting tired of this narrative.

Regionals aren't exactly "footing the bill" for us rotor pilots. The training funds usually come in lieu of a new hire bonus. So it is the individual pilot who pays in the end.

The opportunity for commercial helicopter pilots to convert to airplane ATP and go fly for a regional is not new. It just wasn't economically worthwhile for us to do so, until very recently.

And in terms of talent, I might only speak for myself, but I'm taking to it just fine thank you.