Originally Posted by Herkyjerky

Hello,

I was curious if any of you all have heard or seen pilots get hired with an R-ATP? Do you think that’s something the company would consider in the near future?

I’m specifically talking about mil pilots with 121 experience, but short of 1500. I’m a C-130 dude going to the regionals and I want to end up at WN. That’s all I’ve ever wanted. However, between training delays and how long it will take me to get to 1500 I’m looking at being eligible by late 2025 or 2026, sort of tough spot with all the hiring and being at the bottom for a long time.

Full disclosure: I’m not saying military pilots deserve to jump the line, I know of a few dudes in my squadron and are at the airlines that I wouldn’t even let drive my truck because I don’t think they can handle it.

Basically, since SW could hire at RTAP mins, do you think with the right combo of experience and networking that could be done before hitting 1500?

thanks