Originally Posted by
WiFly
Assuming this projected increase is accurate, I don't know if AA will be able to fill the OTS slots with military hires.
If this is the case, the question is will AA hire Republic / Skywest pilots or will they prefer to hire WO pilots outside the flow? I think only time will tell.
I feel one of the advantages of working for a WO is the opportunity to go to AA. If AA starts hiring non mil OTS guys who work for regionals with better pay/QOL then what would be the incentive for people to come work at a WO. I think AA picking up non WO civilian guys would only hurt recruiting at the WO's. I personally feel that the status quo will hold true, if you want to go to AA, it'll either be through mil or through a WO.