Originally Posted by
hoserpilot
You assume too much. The vast majority of regional pilots do NOT want to stay at the regionals. They would much rather gather experience and apply for a job at a major carrier.
This is the heart of the problem IMO. This makes no sense if your goal is to work at a major. Your ruining chances for growth at a major and thus your hiring potential. If you're using the regionals to build time for a corporate gig, or a freight gig, or to be super prepared for military training, then it makes perfect sense. Otherwise...it doesn't.
Originally Posted by
hoserpilot
The problem is that major airline pilots gave away the flying.
That's is indeed part of the problem. The OTHER part is the RJ pilots who take those jobs ONLY because they've agreed to cheaper wages. Then complain about no hiring at the majors.
Originally Posted by
hoserpilot
Carl, I didn't hit the lottery to get to Delta. I worked my way up through a system created over decades. This is the route civilian pilots take.
No it's not! Many pilots still do corporate, or freight, or non-scheds. Not everybody goes the RJ route if you're civilian.
Carl