Originally Posted by
CantTaxiToACS
Actually everyone seemed to agree with me. I’m trying to explain the hypocrisy. This industry is all about seniority. So if a CFI or cadet was in line for a spot, and now someone completely outside of that pipeline gets to hop in front, isn’t that kinda antithetical to everything we’ve been taught about seniority? It’s not easy to be a CFI, it sure is easy to throw gear part 135 and claim you’re better than the teachers cause you weren’t good enough yourself.
Because the seniority that matters is when you get a real seniority number (married,) not a promise ring (non-married.)
Seniority matters when its time to upgrade and furlough. Honestly, it doesn't matter if you're CFIing, military, 135 or furloughed if you're not on the list.
Honestly, I would imagine that regional airlines are salivating at the prospect of high time in type previously qualified pilots vs. CFIs. Depending on the 135 operator, there will things he/she are doing will make a transition to an RJ easier than a CFI.