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Utah 08-14-2016 08:41 AM


Originally Posted by Mercyful Fate (Post 2180148)
Move on to what?

Haven't figured that out yet. Delta would be ideal but even with three degrees and a decent GPA as well as being prior military, I don't think I'm what they're looking for.

Aviatrx 08-14-2016 08:56 AM

Unfortunately they are not looking for the best pilots for the job and don't appear to value airline experience

AnotherWriter 08-14-2016 09:04 AM


Originally Posted by Aviatrx (Post 2180169)
Unfortunately they are not looking for the best pilots for the job and don't appear to value airline experience

Give it a couple years.

minimwage4 08-14-2016 09:55 AM

What's more interesting is to know how many FOs are sticking it out for the big 3 vs LCCs.

BeechedJet 08-14-2016 10:03 AM

524 of L-ASA's 1438 pilots have 15+ years. That's over 1/3 of the group. I know not every single one of those 524 are lifers but there's 124 with 25+ years.

AWESOME.

LAXative 08-14-2016 10:31 AM


Originally Posted by Rahlifer (Post 2179957)
"Decent regional" is kind of an oxymoron. As RJ pilots, we're nothing but cheap contract labor. Completely expendable by the stroke of a pen once the lift contract is up or cancelled. It's a harsh reality that many of my fellow lifers don't seem to accept.

That's why being a holey owned is so important.

LAXative 08-14-2016 10:32 AM


Originally Posted by JohnnyDingus (Post 2179803)
Hey many does your airline have? I am curious to see what the rough percentage of pilots who will retire at their regional airline.

I'll start at estimating at least 100 pilots PSA will be lifers. Basing the people who arent flowing that can flow over, some of the comair sim instructors and the 60+folks who will likely retire within the next 5 years.

How can you be a regional lifer with a flow threw to the major partner?

LAXative 08-14-2016 10:37 AM


Originally Posted by teddy3412 (Post 2180073)
It's not about pay for everyone.

Your right. Some want to fly heavies across the pond.


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