Originally Posted by SkyHigh
Many regionals are hiring pilots with less than 500 hours now. Just a decade ago it was common to have more than 3000 as a regional new hire. The cost of training can be financed. Back in the 90's the bank would laugh at you if you asked for a loan to fly. To me it seems shockingly easy to jump into flying now. One would think it to be difficult but yet they come.
SkyHigh
Granted there are those select few that have gotten jobs without the standard 1000 TT/100 MEL. Only a few went though flight training with me. But as for me and MOST of my colleagues we had to wait until we met the airline mins. I can't speak for my colleagues, but I've already had some good time and also been down right kicked in the teeth. But, I would never say it was easy, and my wife will atest to that.
Yes getting financing was relatively easy, that how I paid for my training. And now I am paying. Yes, I believe there are too many DRIVERS in the industry and it has been my displeasure to flying with some of them. But until we can get them weeded out and the pilot to take back their union. The industry will stay in its chaotic spiral. I also believe the good days will come back. The high salaries of the past won't or the times of passengers dressing up for their first jet ride. But modest pay, benefits and QOL will. Until then, I will stick it out.