Originally Posted by
11atsomto
I didn't realize that LifetimeCFI skipped the regionals. Perhaps then I agree with you, as skipping the regionals, or the opportunity to do so was a GOLDEN opportunity. I don't know enough of those "skip the regionals" people to frame a narrative nor I am suggesting thats Lifetimes narrative............but if that expectation exists of cfi-righrt seat lcc- legacy it is most definitely flawed.................................and maybe because they got one big break they might think big breaks like that are normal or they deserve big breaks because of whatever.
Originally Posted by
60av8tor
I could be wrong, but I believe he is in that cohort. If not, I apologize. Regardless you described it perfectly. I think that’s what’s going on with some. I got lucky, went right to an LCC, made it through training, and have been swinging gear for 500 hours, WTH couldn’t I do that at AA, DL, UA.
Of course they could. What’s missing is the recognition of how lucky they were to do it at F9 or NK in the first place and the fact how much less experience they’d be bringing to the table than your average legacy hire pre hiring frenzy.
I did skip the regionals due to lucky timing but you're drawing conclusions that don't exist. Point where I said I was entitled a legacy job? I've only remarked on trends I'm seeing and thoughts on why that is. I may be inexperienced, but in a short time I've become extremely well-connected and informed, working with lots of people on various things (vagueness to avoid doxxing). The wave is definitely kicking on and people with marginally more time than 1000 turbine/2500 total time are actively receiving interviews and CJOs. An overwhelming majority of them are ULCC/LCC FOs from NK, F9, and B6, and probably 98% of the ones I personally know, are volunteering at organizations similar to the one I'm volunteering at. Don't shoot the messenger.
Most of us recognize our luck, my personal mentor had it easy and still did 6+ years at a regional + a stint at a ULCC. I wouldn't be in the positions I am (and I don't mean my flying job, but my volunteer "jobs") if I was some hot-shot know-nothing who thinks they're entitled the world. This **** is unfair and incredibly luck/timing based, best we can do is put our best feet forward and hope for the best. I'm happy to be flying my dream job and happier to be contributing to the success of others. Hopeful to bring that to UA someday.