Originally Posted by
acl65pilot
Carl; That is easy to say from the seat of a 744.
I didn't start in this seat. After multiple furloughs in the late 70's and early 80's, I really needed a job. American was interviewing for a "B" scale. I cancelled my interview when I found out what a "B" scale meant. It was very painful to make that decision.
Originally Posted by
acl65pilot
Most of these pilot were 1) not educated on the industry as a whole
Baloney. I believe these pilots made a calculation that they would gain jet experience from the regionals, and then be one of the lucky ones to get picked by a major - and hopefully the majors wouldn't collapse from all the lost flying.
Originally Posted by
acl65pilot
and 2) really had no other option.
There is ALWAYS other options...ALWAYS. Serving the nation, non-scheds and corporate just to name a few.
I've personally walked the walk dude.
Carl