Originally Posted by Blueridger (Post 3168780)

I believe it’s also based on how thick your knee pads are..... but at least they grade on a curve.

Originally Posted by RI830 (Post 3168943)

All crew members on the large cabin aircraft are PIC’s for scheduling reasons.
You are eligible to be picked for a large cabin team at anytime once you’re a PIC

Each team and commander are the ones who choose their team. Those who claim you need knee pads are just not a fit for those teams. You want a tight knit group when you routinely fly 10+ hr legs together.

Get to know the teams on the particular fleet you want. See which one fits your style and network with them.

Originally Posted by Flyfalcons (Post 3168979)

This sounds exactly like kneepads to me. Meanwhile the rest of the large pilot group aviation world respects seniority.

Originally Posted by shrsailplanes (Post 3169153)

And if you’re a complete jackass with the right seniority number you get the gig. Seniority works great until it doesn’t.

Originally Posted by Flyfalcons (Post 3169177)

That's correct. Seniority also doesn't care if you are a woman, black, gay, fan of a different sports team, write up airplanes when they break vs when it's convenient, are a slam clicker, or drive a freaking Miata. None of that matters, nor can it influence a decision on who gets to join the "team" :rolleyes: fleet type, get a certain schedule, or be awarded a certain vacation week. The rest of the large pilot groups have it figured out, then you have this one.

Originally Posted by RI830 (Post 3168943)

All crew members on the large cabin aircraft are PIC’s for scheduling reasons.
You are eligible to be picked for a large cabin team at anytime once you’re a PIC

Each team and commander are the ones who choose their team. Those who claim you need knee pads are just not a fit for those teams. You want a tight knit group when you routinely fly 10+ hr legs together.

Get to know the teams on the particular fleet you want. See which one fits your style and network with them.

Originally Posted by David Puddy (Post 3169359)

Thanks for the elaboration. Right or wrong, sounds like most Part 91 operations where culture and “fit” are big considerations when hiring. I bet trying to get hired onto this fleet will be interesting:

https://www.flexjet.com/supersonic/