Originally Posted by
UPSFO4LIFE
To each his or her own, but the instant 4th stripe is not worth it, like stated above. You will probably be buried in the training center and work your ass off during peak with no contract to protect you. You will also not be well respected by your fellow non management pilots. Still amazes me people still apply for that job.
You don’t even get the 4th stripe immediately anymore. Have to sit right seat for at least a year now.