Originally Posted by
THKooj
Yes, as a matter of fact, I did flow. As a 2007 hire, I flowed in the summer of 2018. Why do I still come here and champion the cause, as you say? Because I 100% believe in it as I mentioned. I have had a spectacular career and that was being hired in the lost decade. Besides, we are all the same. It would be hypocritical of me to state that you are an AA pilot from day one and then abandon my post after flowing.
I would qualify the flow today at 6 or less with that number dropping in the near future due to the sheer number of retirements at AA. The training department has the ability to ramp up further if given marching orders to do so. The new hires aren't a problem as there is a line out the door on Regent stretching to downtown Dallas with pipeline hopefuls vying for their chance to get in and get that American Airlines career job. So there you go. A very bright future ahead for Envoy for sure.
Disregard zealots and Nihilsts. Agnosticism is where it's at. I would classify you as a true believer.
The OP has some very healthy skepticism toward AAG and criticism of Envoy as a company. There's no perfect regional carrier and they are all stepping stones to greener pastures, but the lack of truth-in-advertising with The Voy makes OP's post golden. I wish I had a transparent look at the company before coming here. Would I have gone elsewhere? Maybe, maybe not. I came here because the flow ensures my QOL goes up each month, but I sure as hell do not intend to flow to AA. Frankly, the LCCs look more appealing than AA in 2020 and beyond.