Originally Posted by
Da Magic
I agree and disagree with that statement. First I believe someone coming from a 135 background would probably be a little more familiar with the operations at a 121 carrier than a CFI but the operations aside they more than likely will be going into a far more complex aircraft at the airline. So knowing the operation can take you only so far in actually flying the aircraft when "cleared for the visual."
I guess I'm biased, but I believe furloughed 121 ALPA pilots should be given priority over CFI's or 135 guys. I interviewed with all CFI's or 135 guys who interviewed or were given a class in the past so they obviously should have priority over me. But AE is obviously ALPA, so helping guys that are laid off instead of guys that have a job just seems more fitting. Plus 121 guys have already been through 121 training. But I am not in charge of hiring pilots so just my $.02.
I hope to get a class soon. To fly with a respectable regional like AE would be very nice. I miss flying a ton. It sounds crazy but it even felt good to get in the Sim at the interview ha.