Originally Posted by
Excargodog
Perhaps airline pilots who are hanging out at a regional by choice - at least those under 55-60 years of age - ought to listen to advice anywhere they can get it.
Well my advice to the pilots you mention is to not take career advice from a airline pilot wannabe. Especially a wannabe who, himself, has recently been shopping regional cadet programs.
Originally Posted by
VisionWings
If anyone says you’re not qualified or prepared for the “majors” ask them why that matters to them. Then go and prove them wrong. You’re a qualified capable pilot. Yes, you’ll be learning. But some of those captains gave up on learning years ago. Those captains want to take a nap while you do all the work. Those captains would’ve wanted the same opportunity you’re receiving now. [...] You’re only hurting your own progression and the median pilot income of those behind you when you stay.
All of this lecturing, and denigration of CAs at the majors, from someone that, as of a few months ago, had less than 500 hours.