Originally Posted by
captkdobbs
I will always reference the "AE Trend Analysis" when people start talking about 'time to upgrade'. Like Fangs said, time is a moving target dependent upon 1) the speed of hiring, 2) the speed of retirements and 3) aircraft deliveries/utilization.
AE Trend Analysis Thread
PS. Credit goes to Fangs for the Data, too.
Also with AEs every month, people can be more sure where they’re going to get. When there were bigger and more scarce AE, pilots wouldn’t take the same risk as today.
Thats when the JR pilots will sneak around. I’m sure that with a bigger AE the WBA would probably be lower than lately. Also, with the mid bid mock, people adjust their bids accordingly.
Honestly, I’ve flown with a lot of FOs hired last year that is better to stay in the right seat for some time. Not saying they are bad pilots, most are super sharp flying, but the very very young guys/gals sometimes lack from the experience gained from older generation of CAs. I’m not saying, be a 10 yr FO, but 3-4 solid years in the right seat will bring a better experience.
So I’m glad upgrade is taking a tad longer than last two years.