Originally Posted by NeverFlexTO

Upgrade times are increasing not decreasing...across most fleets. As we get more staffed and past summer my bet is upgrade times will still be in the minimum of 3-4 year range. Pay rates significantly increased and LC reserve went to 18 hours which is drawing more people <10,000 on the SL to take the upgrade. I'll add the amount of extra work one has to do with less than 3 years or 1000 hours at DL to become a Captain adds to the displeasure of upgrading early here.