They do all figure it out. A [I]few[/ I] of them just take a bit doing it. I have all the respect in the world for them and their backgrounds and the military flying that they do.

Airline flying can be a bit like driving a bus, but it too has its own unique set demands and challenges.

Seems it’s popular to bust on the flowthroughs, but in my experience, they universally do a great job, are good sticks, can fly and think at the same time, have good situational awareness, know the operation and are comfortable dealing with unusual situations and all the other day-to-day crap.

Fly with a half-dozen different pilots every month for thirty-something years and you’ll see quite the variety. Very very few that are actually “weak” - and those few still get the job done.


Don’t start none, won’t be none.

You do know they’ve hired 36 total for the year right?

You do know this thread is about 2020 right.

Why would recruiters tell people they have next to no shot 4 months from 2020 then

Why would recruiters show up to an event to tell people they have no chance. Seems like a waste of time.

Possibly it was “The hiring process is highly competitive”

Look at Fleet Count next two years, +40 mainline aircraft. This may explain the growth numbers, not sure how 737 grounding plays into that.

Pilot staffing is based off block hours not fleet size. Remember, they have to continue their 737 Oasis retrofits as well so will need more wiggle room with spares.

What I was finding was block hours actually decreasing YOY while ASMs are increasing, as we add larger aircraft and retire smaller ones (S80, E190).

Nothing started, just know when the military vs flow argument is about to start and your post and the one from name user usually starts that ridiculous and useless thread. Actually surprised it didn’t in this case.




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Pretty much what he told me, but he was just a line pilot who didn't seem to have much information.

Exactly, I wouldn’t put a lot of stock it. I hope civilian OTS increases, we’ll see.