You really need to talk to some of the guys working there. You might come up with a different career option.

LMAO +8

that's the only thing positive I have to contribute

If you want the job and live your dream then you will do what it takes and not focus on anything else. There are hundreds of ways to do it, just figure it out and make it happen. When you do and you get the interview you want, I can bet that the person listening to your personal account of how you got to your dream interview they will be impressed that you did what it took. Otherwise one can easily get hung up on excuses and never really feel satisfied, just more of the same self entitlement and disappointment.

Some do hit the timing right on and others just keep going doing what it takes until they get what they want. Just a perspective not a judgment. Best of luck!

Jetblue dropped their minimums to allow FO's at slow growing regionals to apply right before the recession and Deltas minimums arent out of reach either. I think if you keep plugging away at the TT, keep your record spotless, do some volunteer work, and continue to build the resume you will be fine.

An ATP at the fbo ATP will run around $2000 while the ATP plus a 737 round dial type will cost $5300 + lodging. I would say the 737 type is the best way to go. It checks the box off (most employers weight you by a score before they look at hours), it will make your checkride when you eventually do upgrade go a lot smoother, and it opens up the door to SWA when you do upgrade.

And I was one of them hired back then. Still sitting in the right seat...nobody's moving up anywhere for a while. To the original poster. 2012...that's when I bet things will get moving again. Might take a couple of hiring waves before us current regional FO's can move on to the majors though, a heck of a lot of highly experienced regional CAs out there that will move up first. I'm right there with you....very tired of barely getting by.

Back at ya sista

Before anyone gets too warm and fuzzy about Cathay, better double check with the guys on pprune for details on SO recruiting. I believe they are only hiring Hong Kong locals (or those who are willing to live without a housing allowance in HK). HK isnt a place where you can find cheap housing... so be careful. DEFO hiring is non-existant currently(and even if it was you would need PIC turbine), and the mandatory retirement recently changed from 55 to 65. If Cathay brings back the expat benefits and housing allowance in HK I would jump on the opportunity as well, but until then i'll pass.

What can I get for 10 dollars? Will you love me long time?

Your example could have included ANY regional including GoJet. A few bucks per hour more doesn't mean that a regional is somehow on the good side of the ethics line.

As long as places like Super 8 or the Wellesley Inn are at ATL, I don't think that's a problem!