Stay where you are, it sucks but I wouldn't risk it. Even with 67 coming I wouldn't come. If you knew for sure you'd get in the left seat in 3 years I'd say bail out and come. Odds are this place will be purchased and merged in... IMHO If you do come over you'll have a good time. In general the folks are good.

I’d agree with non-punitive, if we still employ the Dutch D-bag I’d say mgmt let’s a lot of stuff go.

True, but his protector left to India. I feel bad for FOs that have to deal with him now.

Has he passed upgrade?

67? Good grief!. Where do you get that from? I think you’ll see single pilot ops with augmented technology to let the despatcher land the plane from his desk in operations if the pilot becomes incapacitated before 67 happens. Then again, I’ve been blindsided many times by industry events.

There’s a nasty pilot shortage happening that’s still in its infancy. What seems to be the easier and more feasible fix? Airliners capable of autonomous flight directed from a desk or extending the retirement age two years?

Politicians and airline management are very predictable creatures. They will always kick the can down the road and go for the quick fix when it is availed to them.

How long can you defer a class date once the offer is given?

Is Spirit filling classes again or still a lot of no shows?
How big are the class sizes?

Probably depends on the circumstances. I had a guy in my Interview group defer by 3 months, because of a commitment with his previous employer.

What would be considered competitive flight time, and do they count Mil Helo time? Asking for a friend