Originally Posted by Noseeums

That may be the case for a few classes now, but it won't last. There are plenty of folks still waiting on class dates from the "bridge programs". Sure, they're going to take the furloughs first, but Pinnacle will never stop hiring from the bottom of the experience pool so long as they can make a dime off it. Maybe it embarresses some folks to be associated with a company that does this religiously, but it's the truth.

It really amazes me. I had a buddy that applied here over a year ago with 1400 total and 90 multi. Sure, nothing to go bragging about, but for Pinnacle that, at the time, was huge - right? Long story short, he ended up getting an email back from a recruiter saying he would need 1000 total and 200 multi or attend an 'approved CRJ program' at Jet U, ALL ATPs, etc... So here's a guy with a college degree, military experience, extensive job experience, and (heaven forbid) a current flying job. Yet somehow a person from a "bridge program" who may or may not have ever even had a job, any education past high school, and thinks it will be "so cool to fly in clouds" is SOMEHOW more qualified. right. More qualified because Pinnacle receives a large cut of their 'tuition'.

From what I've heard, I think a lot has changed since then in regards to interviews/hiring. ...but for how long I wonder.