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10-11-2018, 04:38 AM
#11
You scratched my anchor
Joined APC: Feb 2011
Posts: 4,876
Originally Posted by fortyeight
it’s time we start tapping in to those profits while we do the same exact thing they do and support their product more than mainline pilots do.
10-11-2018, 09:08 AM
#12
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Jul 2015
Posts: 155
Yep, the whole system is rigged..especially when you at a regional for years applying to the majors but no one calls. Ask some of the 10 year captains that are more than qualified...I’ve known a few guys that are 23-25 years old recently hired by the majors with almost no 121 experience, how does that work...and the new cadet programs being set up by colleges as an accelerated path to the majors to keep the regionals staffed. Yep I’m annoyed too. Oh well, guess as the old saying goes, life ain’t fair.
10-11-2018, 11:12 AM
#13
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Sep 2016
Posts: 1,948
Originally Posted by Mjm8710
Yep, the whole system is rigged..especially when you at a regional for years applying to the majors but no one calls. Ask some of the 10 year captains that are more than qualified...I’ve known a few guys that are 23-25 years old recently hired by the majors with almost no 121 experience, how does that work...and the new cadet programs being set up by colleges as an accelerated path to the majors to keep the regionals staffed. Yep I’m annoyed too. Oh well, guess as the old saying goes, life ain’t fair.
10-11-2018, 11:17 AM
#14
Prime Minister/Moderator
Joined APC: Jan 2006
Position: Engines Turn Or People Swim
Posts: 39,281
Originally Posted by Mjm8710
Yep, the whole system is rigged..especially when you at a regional for years applying to the majors but no one calls. Ask some of the 10 year captains that are more than qualified...I’ve known a few guys that are 23-25 years old recently hired by the majors with almost no 121 experience, how does that work...and the new cadet programs being set up by colleges as an accelerated path to the majors to keep the regionals staffed. Yep I’m annoyed too. Oh well, guess as the old saying goes, life ain’t fair.
You're at a disadvantage if you got stuck for 10+ years and just flew your line. They're afraid you're too old to train, and/or have bad attitudes, and/or are not a go-getter.
You can overcome a lot of that, but it's going to take significant time and effort (which not everyone with a family can spare).
Professional: New type, LCA, Sim instructor, volunteer on union/company committees for things like safety, scheduling, CIRP, etc. While HIMS is highly worthwhile, those volunteers are often HIMS alumni so I would probably not go there if you're not a HIMS grad. Might avoid things like MEC positions, some airlines do like it but others might think you're a commie agitator.
Personal: Get back in shape, get a new suit, get groomed, etc. The first few seconds when you make a first impression are absolutely critical.
Civic: Do something, volunteer, run for local office, etc. School/sports volunteer is low-hanging and doesn't take you away from your kids.
Apps: Prioritize where you'd most like to work and maintain those apps meticulously with monthly updates. It would be hard for a family man to properly maintain applications at all majors, I sure didn't have time for that. Go to job fairs, priority on in-house job fairs. Get professional interview prep (probably have to do that before you get called).
