Originally Posted by
banja12
Now I hear guys acting like they "deserve it" with that amount of flight time because they "paid their dues" as a CFI/135 contract pilot.
All I am saying is that in the past when flying jobs were scarce and pilots were on furlough (e.g. 2001), the higher time guys got the phone calls. I understand this industry is a lot different these days, but it's almost like flipping a seniority list upside down. It goes against the norm of airline hiring practices, that's all.
I think you missed the point of many that posted in reaction to what you and a few others said about furloughed getting priority. While I feel like a Furloughed (and believe me I have friends at all your favorite regional’s who are furloughed) should some preference when entitlement is shown on these forums I don't feel bad for a CFI or 135 guy getting picked over you.
Back in 06 you were humble and were afforded the opportunity to join a regional carrier and work your way up the ranks. Unfortunately life happened and you and many others were furloughed and now are looking for employment. To come on to APF and tell CFI's and 135 guys who may or may not have more experience (aircraft, quality of time, etc) than you that they are not worthy because they are not former 121 is blasphemous.
Remember you yourself went from CFI to airline, perhaps you can sympathize with those in this predicament now. Instead of bashing on lack of experience educate (what does a CFI going to eagle need to study, what’s the best way to commute etc.) and in the end you will be winner!
I wish you the best of luck and hope you get a call as they are calling furloughed (a friend of mine from Lynx was hired).
