Originally Posted by
seenitall
I'm new to this forum but not to commercial aviation, 20 years with AA after 7 years in F18's. From reading this blog I'm guessing most of you are in your twenties.
While you were defending freedom in your F 18, and while you were in college, most of us VA guys were flying the line at various legacy, regional and expat places.
First, and I mean this sincerely, thanks for your service.
Second, if there were 30 years left on our careers, and if the pay, advancement and hiring were good at legacy carriers, we would be there. A lot has changed since you took indoc at AA.
While it is natural to look at the playing field from your own perspective, a few airline shutdowns and stagnant seniority lists will do wonders to broaden your perspective.
You should be glad you've got yours. Hope you never lose it.