Originally Posted by
SandMan2
I would be going to Piedmont, aiming for Delta or United. The FO imbalance is fixed and I should be flying a lot. No delays in training either, I've confirmed that with scheduling. Is there just more dead time with Flex than a regional? Like sitting in between legs?
My two cents as a senior UAL CA who provides career counseling and mentoring to pilots.
My response to the poster who said go to a regional vs Flex. Because they say - if airlines start slowing hiring and the hiring requirements go back to what they used to be - 4 yr degree several thousand hours 121 PIC etc.
It’s certainly possible. However just as possible is an industry black swan event. Airlines typically hire right up to till when they furlough. You could see massive furloughs. Think UAL like 3000-5000 pilots or more furloughed. Think lost decade 2001-2010 massive stagnation and your stuck where you are for a very long time.
Me personally - I’d much prefer to be stuck a good company (not great) Flex Jet with good pay and benefits (not great). Vs a bottom feeder regional like Piedmont in a NY second.