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Originally Posted by Bigpimppilot
Wow I didn't realize half the pilots at eagle were doing something wrong. Heck I'm a 7 yr FO there. Looks like I have 3 yrs to get out or something is wrong with me too. Glad I have 100% control over it. I'll put out my apps again.
What I actually said that anyone that gets hired today and is still in a regional in 10 years is doing something wrong. But, since you called me out, here is some more sticking points...
How many people that were hired the same month and year as you are now captains or with a major? By picking an airline, it is a gamble. Some people win, others lose. The ones that lose did something wrong. They made the wrong choice. If you are happy and wanted to be a 7 year FO, then it was a good choice for you, so this does not apply.
Others lose by not having a college degree, not networking and having lots of internal rep's, not joining the military (Air National Guard), not going to several job fairs, not maintaining a current application at the majors, not volunteering, or by not doing anything else to stand out from the herd.
Opportunities are available, you just have to go and get them. This CQFO is an example of people making a move to benefit them and their career. Dozens (probable 100 by now) Endeavor guys with 7+ years of seniority have made the jump to PSA and many of them are Captains now.
If you are hired today and do not want to be a 7 year FO, but find yourself stuck in that position, you did something wrong. Do you agree with that?