Originally Posted by
Gone Flying
I think the “stigma” ,if there is one, is older RJ CAs. A retired mil guy is a good deal for airlines in many ways (like excargo mentioned earlier) but there seems to be this perception around high time RJ CAs that they do not do well (which I disagree with, but no one asked me). I think it can be overcome, and we had some high time guys in my NH class, but it definitely seems to be out there.
The older RJ people can go either way...
Some have made use of their time to accomplish things, often non-airline/non-aviation things. Those know how to make the transition to the next phase because they're naturally kind of rolling stones.
Others have rested on their laurels, and maybe developed some bad habits and attitudes which won't transition well to a new FOM, a new airplane, and the right seat. I know some UA pilots got in a tizzy over the behavior of some older RJ CA's hired lately... rumor was that the blowback affected opportunities for others.