Originally Posted by
aceyexpress
Interested in this as well. Seems like for commuters it would be tough to make work on the 717 until upgrade. I think I know the answer though, don't commute, find a roomate(s), get a side hustle.
commuting sucks, but if you bid reserve and get all your days in a row it’s slightly less suck. Crash pads work for most commuters.
Originally Posted by
vaxedtothemax
Yes, because where a pilot grew up should be the #1 factor. Definitely not experience.
you’re crazy if you think airlines hire based on experience alone. Everybody that interviews has the requisite experience. There’s also a reason why Hawaiian has a pilot panel as part of the interview. Will you fit the airlines culture and can we stand flying with you. Do I want to fly with a commuter that constantly complains about commuting and the cost of living, or do I want to fly with somebody who’s career goal was to be a pilot at Hawaiian airlines and has the family support to make it happen? Also, there was a time not too long ago where guys would come to Hawaiian for an Airbus type and then bounce to one of the big 3. Does Alaska want that kind of turnstile hiring? I doubt it.