Originally Posted by krudawg (Post 1733152)

I went direct to a major airline after 9 years with Ameriflight. I've spoken with some pilots who are on the hiring board at my airline and they want recommendation letters, regional jet experience and of course military works also. If I were to do it again, I'd stay at AMF until I hit 1500 hours, get my ATP and head for the regionals. But I must admit, I look fondly back at my time with Cal Air Charter which later changed their name to Ameriflight. Like the great John Hazlett used to say "Ameriflight is like a self-cleaning oven"

Originally Posted by kimba (Post 1733238)

Once again, everyone can forget to spend two years at AMF and go major.
If a 747 Capt suggest to go for a Regional today...

Originally Posted by frmrbuffdrvr (Post 1733242)

You were never able to spend two years at AMF and go to the majors without some other extenuating circumstances. Basically because even back in the day you needed at least 4000 hours to be competitive.

Originally Posted by kimba (Post 1733238)

Once again, everyone can forget to spend two years at AMF and go major.
If a 747 Capt suggest to go for a Regional today...

Originally Posted by frmrbuffdrvr (Post 1733242)

You were never able to spend two years at AMF and go to the majors without some other extenuating circumstances. Basically because even back in the day you needed at least 4000 hours to be competitive.

Originally Posted by Sa227capt (Post 1733289)

And for those that think Mesa is better, you are insane....

Originally Posted by Jetlife (Post 1733422)

It is funny to me how people will badmouth AMF and the Kool-Aid that flows from management and the recruiter, yet believe Mesa recruiters lol.

Originally Posted by krudawg (Post 1733396)

Never? Are you the Nostradamus of Aviation?