Originally Posted by
Seneca Pilot
Not a knock on OO but most airline pilots have the skillset and connections to get a job outside of aviation during a furlough that pays the same or more as a regional FO without all the time away from home. I wouldn't be too worried about the mainline guys coming to take all the spots.
I wouldn’t either. I’d rather work a double shift at Home Depot and sleep in my own bed than commute to 2nd year F/O pay. During the last furlough many went back to active duty, some got on with the ACMI carriers, a few went to regionals, while others expanded their side hustle.