Originally Posted by
Randolph
I realize there are furloughed pilots out there with thousands of hours when hiring resumes...BUT when things do turn around, won't airlines prefer CFI's with adequate flight time from 141 schools & jet transition programs? Everyone knows that the furloughed pilot will always be jumping around to the next best thing. I would THINK the CFI is more likely to stick with the company for a longer time. I'm not saying this is the way it will be, just a thought of what might affect hiring.
I am sorry but you are 100% wrong. Those with prior experience will be hired first. But as always some people will get hired because of who they know. It's tough to jump ship for another airline even when the going is good. Seniority is everything, and if you ever want to make Captain people are going to have to suck it up as an F/O for a couple years. Jumping ship just resets the clock. CFI is great experience and it keeps you in the aviation loop, but those with prior airline time will be the first in class.