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Originally Posted by HercDiver
If you're new to the regional industry I would encourage you to speak with some of the thousands of regional pilots who have been in for 10+ years with super resumes, who go to career fairs, who have internal recs, etc. that cannot get a call. The CPP is uncertain because it is brand new. C5 IS growing and no everyone on property is qualified for it, there are only 200 pilots on property. Also, 3-4 years to get to a major is freaking stellar.
2016 is the tip of the iceberg. Look at the retirement numbers in the next 5 years alone. If your a current regional CA (or senior FO), you likely won't be waiting too long to get a call. Not trying to discredit what C5 is offering, because I think it is awesome for a new person coming into the industry. But I'm not so sure it is a great deal for those already trucking along at their current regional (some scenarios not withstanding of course).
I do have to wonder though, how will C5 staff the full amount of flying it is supposed to have when the jets are midway through their deliveries? I think a lot of places will have the same problem as PSA is starting to experience. PSA has a ton of growth left in it on paper. Through 2017 to be exact. And now there have been credible rumors of AAG exercising the remaining options for 900s for PSA. And I still ask, who will fly them? When the prospect of a quick upgrade ends, and pay is equal or better at other regionals, how do you attract and staff? I ask the same to ANY regional experiencing growth. How do you complete your growth and see it to fruition? You don't. Moral of the story, get in on the FRONT of a hiring wave. Because just a couple of months can make a huge difference to a career.
Anyway... We all want out of the rat race.