Originally Posted by
RJDio
Old generation? I’m a millennial. Half winger is a reference to being a probationary pilot at an Alpa carrier. You get your full wing when you get off probation. And believe me we take care of our half wingers. We love half wingers. It means we’re hiring.
Half winger is a United only thing. I flew at 3 other ALPA airlines and never heard of it prior to the merger. You’re right about it not being a derogatory label though.