Originally Posted by Rahlifer (Post 1808756)

It still is a risky move. We have many guys here that got burned big time chasing the elusive quick upgrade. By the time word gets out about about the next big deal happening, you've already got several thousand guys ahead of you chasing the same deal. Luck and timing play a huge part of this industry. I'd say it's definately worth the risk if you're young, single and don't have too many years wasted at RAH. Three years or less here and it's almost a no brainer to jump ship for greener pastures.

Originally Posted by block30 (Post 1808218)

***rumor warning***

A slight tangent, but as far as RAH parking 175s mentioned earlier due to lack of pilots; A little birdy tells me that the regionals are starting to gain leverage through their onslaught of lobbying the FAA. Sorta like Great Lakes did to get lower hour pilots. Now I'm not saying the regionals are all gonna pull out seats and go part 135, but it seems the FAA is softening to the idea of hour reductions in exchange for more sims, more IOE, more check rides and LOFTs...Basically a regional sets up its own low time pilot seasoning syllabus.

Originally Posted by globalexpress (Post 1808997)

This doesn't surprise me at all. Probably just a matter of time before there is a compromise reached on the 1500/1250/1000/750 rule, especially if the hiring pinch the regionals are feeling now becomes more acute as time goes on.

Originally Posted by Pilottim79 (Post 1809003)

The FAA cannot change the minimums as it isn't a regulation it is a law. Its called the Aviation Saftey Enhancement Act. FAA cannot change a law. Congress must vote to repeal the law to change the rules.

Originally Posted by word302 (Post 1809004)

The minimums are not stated in the law, only the requirement for poth pilots to hold an ATP. I still don't think the mins are going to change anytime soon. Nor should they.

Originally Posted by gold (Post 1808818)

What does an average 4-day credit/block for the usairways flying?

Originally Posted by word302 (Post 1809004)

The minimums are not stated in the law, only the requirement for poth pilots to hold an ATP. I still don't think the mins are going to change anytime soon. Nor should they.