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08-15-2014 | 03:52 PM

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John Carr

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Originally Posted by Bzzt

Given these TT numbers, I wonder how many perspective pilots would still chase this job. If someone had told me it would take ~12 years to go from flight instructor > RJ pilot > legacy there is no way I would have started this career.

The "dark decade" has sucked for A LOT of people.

08-15-2014 | 05:58 PM

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What were you sold, I mean told?

Honestly nothing, no one really told me what to expect. I didn't even know "regional airlines" existed until I had my private. I was just saying personally if I had known then what I know now, I wouldn't have done it. I'm curious as to how others feel, the only reason I asked in this thread was because of the TT being talked about and how depressing it is.

08-15-2014 | 06:18 PM

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When I had just earned my single engine commercial, I felt like I was on my way until a flight instructor was bragging about passing his ATP and on the way to Mesa. At the time I felt like getting another 1250 hours was an eternity just to get to a regional. Of course this was back in 1994. Now I like the idea of them looking at only those with 9000TT/4000PIC.

08-15-2014 | 07:28 PM

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Can United specifically pick who they want or are the strict on the points system. I just wonder if you give a good impression at the open house would that help you get past the total time part?

08-15-2014 | 07:39 PM

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Can United specifically pick who they want or are the strict on the points system. I just wonder if you give a good impression at the open house would that help you get past the total time part?

The Open house gives you more points. But it's not a golden ticket to get an interview.

08-15-2014 | 08:17 PM

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Was Kit Darby there?

08-16-2014 | 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Bzzt

Took me 19 years from my first flying lesson until the day I walked on the property at my first major job. If you want it bad enough, you'll find a way. Goals shouldn't have an expiration date.

08-16-2014 | 09:04 PM

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Took me 19 years from my first flying lesson until the day I walked on the property at my first major job. If you want it bad enough, you'll find a way. Goals shouldn't have an expiration date.

I'm not getting into this whole deal again, I'll just say my goal for a major airline did have an expiration date and it expired.

08-18-2014 | 03:53 AM

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This may be a stupid question from someone that is not working in the Airlines, but what is a "Fee For Departure" open house? I have never heard this term before.

08-18-2014 | 04:07 AM

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The UAL MEC ran a job fair only open to pilots who work for United Express ("Fee for Departure") carriers. Applicants were awarded tickets by lottery.