Hello everyone! It's been a while!

I am just amazed at the number of pathways that are available to a person these days to a flying career. I can remember when I joined APC back in 2006, there were some who were adamant about the route that one should take is Part 61 and "paying your dues" and not circumventing "the process" in terms of getting your ratings and building your time. Seems as though that school of thought has gone by way of the dinosaur...LOL! Based upon my observations, the shortage is real and airlines are doing anything to attract potentials. Hell, I saw an advertisement from a newspaper back in the early 60's where United Airlines was advertising entry pilot position. All you needed was a private pilot's license. That's right....A PRIVATE PILOT'S LICENSE. Go figure. Imho, I don't think things will get that desperate, but will get pretty damn close. jmo.

To those taking advantage of whatever pathway that's available to you to get you to your goal....all the best! Do what is going to work for you.


atp