Originally Posted by
oldmako
If you want a seniority number at a decent major, go to a regional and start applying to majors the day you finish your initial check out. Fly your ass off and keep the resume flowing out. If you can get a job at a 121 non-sked that flies bigger planes, jump to that.
Seniority, seniority, seniority. Over a 30+ career, it makes a huge difference.
Agreed. From what I understand the multiple pathways through Aviate (Academy or through regional partners and flight schools) will both increase his odds and get him here much more quickly. Getting hired off the street from a Citation job appears to be much more difficult going forward.