Originally Posted by
wizepilot
I applied to United back in 1977. At that time they only required 300 hours TT. I had more than that, but back then it was my vision (glasses) that kept me out. They sent me back a form letter with all the requirements, and that one was circled with a big red highlighter basically saying "Sorry buddy!"
Wow that is amazing. To think you could work at a major with that much time. I think thats how much time my grandpa had when he was hired at Capitol Airlines back in the late 50's. 300 hr wonders in a 4 engine piston aircraft with no autopilot....airlines must have been super unsafe back then...(sarcasm)