Originally Posted by
Excargodog
Over time, the “flowees” will be the leftovers of the industry - people who would not and could not have made it strictly on merit based hire. They may certainly be good enough, and it might even be argued they deserve the position for long and faithful service to AA, but they definitely won’t be the “pick of the litter.”
Everyone knows that for the most part, you get to AA because you flowed or you're military. OTS happens but is difficult and the minority. Many at the WO regionals have their eyes set on AA due to bases/retirement projections, and that is 100% of the reason they are there. Because generally, it is the only way to get in for civilians.