Originally Posted by
AirbusA320
I'm pretty sure the new law goes into effect 3 years after it was signed. So if one flys 500 hours a year, then in 3 years they will have 1,500 plus whatever hours they had at date of hire. I assume regionals will be working with something like my previous example. And yes, I believe they can legally go back to work.
Hope that answers your question.
I thought that part was a bit confusing. I think the idea is to allow everyone currently with a 121 operation to get their ATPs so nobody gets kicked out of a job. However, I think anybody getting hired (first time or perhaps even recalled) will have to have the ATP the day it's signed. Just depends on how the final wording is.
Also keep in mind with the numbers of furloughed pilots plus another 3 years to go on the age 65 thing and it might be a moot point. Even if things stay the same it will be a long, long time before they hire 400 hour wonders again.