In October of 1999, I was applying to the regionals. I had 1600 TT, 600 multi engine, and an ATP, with 1200 dual given and age 24. I was barely competitive in my new hire class at Eagle, and in the bottom fourth in seniority.

Things were looking up in the industry at the time. Nearly two years later we had 9/11 and the Lost Decade became a reality.

This industry is not stable.