fullflank

I'd have to agree with you, as sad as that makes me. Pilot profession in the US is almost dead. It's not just us pilots however. We are following a trend that is country wide. Work longer hours, get paid less, and a pension that evaporates the minute you go to collect. It's a big club, and you're not in it!- Goerge Carlin.

I believe it's something like 52% of departures in the US are now regional aircraft, and I don't see the trend reversing. Look at what's happening at AA. If they file for bankruptcy, what's to stop some union hating judge from pushing their scope to 100+ seats? Next thing you know, here comes republic with the E195 and $35/hr in the right seat. That's not a jab at the pilots by the way. I know that there are a few companies still left worth a damn, (SWA), but how long before some Doug Parker type comes along with the same old play book. Cut cost, service, and hammer labor. I hope it never happens but I'm not sticking around with my fingers crossed.

I'm interveiwing with EK in January too. Miami sim evaluation. I'm very hopeful of being selected, however my situation is unlike yours. Not married, no kids, and in my mid twenties.

Mink

Mid 20's? Jeeez man, hope you get hired at EK. All I ask is that you keep us informed of how life is as a 30 year old 777 CA with your pick of hot FA's from all over the world.

And remember, don't let the facts get in the way of a good story.

Good luck.

atpcliff

Atlas has been hiring LOTS of RJ guys lately....a year ago, not so many.

cliff
GRB

fullflank

I meet the mins. Have been updating my stuff religiously and have a rec. Never heard a thing. Oh well.

Bill Lumberg

Cliff,

This may have been already mentioned, but what percentage of those new pilots are getting assigned to the 767 vs. the 744/748 vs. the 747 Classic? I realize the Classics are leaving the fleet. Any recent statistics? What about going forward?

gvinflight

that makes 2 of us. who knows how many more! id be nice to just get an email and take the waiting out of it! 4 years at skw, and still have at least 4 more to upgrade...my patience is wearing thin and so is the pocket linings...its time to move up and move out!

atpcliff

I don't know the stats, but the 747-200s/300 are scheduled to be gone by next summer, so don't think any new hires will go there. Currently, we just got the 1st two 767s, so also not many pilots going to the 767 until we add more and get cranked up. That leaves the 747-400 new hires, who will be flying freight, passengers (we are operating 5 744 pax planes now), the LCF and the 747-8.

cliff
GRB

B757200ER

Atlas seems to be getting alot of pilots from Omni International, too.

gunner

I hear that Atlas has filed a lawsuit against Omni.

They claim Omni is taking too long training their pilots

EYBusdriver

Just flew in to AUH from CVG via JFK. Almost all the flights I saw were Comair doing Deltas flights. Such a pity that almost all the mainline flights were operated by contractors . I thought to myself how hard it must be for a younger pilot to advance and to make a decent wage. Thank God I'm finishing up my career earning a decent wage and flying new equipment with really nice crews.