Originally Posted by Gen3Aviator

Hello All-

I'm a 2000 hr, ATP ME private pilot with multiple regional airline offers. I am older than most FO candidates (early 50s). I am trying to decide on the best path to realize my life-long dream of flying for United Airlines. Does anybody know what percentage of new, UA FO hiring comes from the following?

1) United Express carriers (via Aviate)
2) National carriers (i.e., Spirit/Jet Blue)
3) Non-United Express regional carriers

Also - can you recommend the regional that you think is best for making it to United in the shortest amount of time? I know that there are a lot of moving pieces these days with the regionals/comp structures/legacy contracts being cancelled or moved.

I would really appreciate any wisdom/insight regarding the current market.

Thank you VERY much-