Originally Posted by
Brickfire
Someone young who thinks (however incorrectly) that if they get on at a major in 2027 at age 27 that they'll have a great career because how can you not with 30 years seniority at age 57.
Thats the unfortunate part of all these kids getting into aviation now. They have no idea they already missed it. Anyone hired by the big 3 past 2026-27 will be riding the back side of the seniority list for a very long time.
That’s a lot of commuting to a coastal base to sit reserve over a career. Not to mention they’re going to be furloughed at least once or twice.