Had a phone interview yesterday and was told they are not hiring direct entry captains as of July 5th.

What is the best way to get in touch with Silver? Does Silver have recruiters?

Go to the website and fill out the app online. If you meet the min requirements you should get a call within a business day or two.

Silver Direct Hire Captains
 

We discontinued Direct Hire in Florida only, If you meet the requirements we do offer Direct Hire in Fort Worth Alliance (KAFW) flying Amazon Prime Cargo. It's Part 121 Depart midnight - out and back 5 days on / 5 days off.

extremely dumb and simple question but is silver good enough to sit on for a career
i've got enough debt and don't want to run through this bachelor's degree anymore, it feels so pointless and i hate that it's a requirement for the larger airlines
i'd be fine with their salary, but my main concern would be QOL and work/life

It's not a requirement for any of the big airlines anymore. I think it's preferred now. And to answer your question, no, it's not good enough.

I have no degree. I’ve flown ERJs, CRJs, 737 and start 747 training next month. No excuses to fly an ATR for the rest of your life, unless you hate money or love ATRs that much.

If you want QOL join our Cargo operation at Fort Worth Alliance. 5 on 5 off schedule.

i have plenty of quality of life thanks :D

true but i'm under the impression that if you don't have the degree your application goes to the bottom of the pile; or at the every least it means it'll take even longer to get to one of the bigger ones