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Old 01-17-2020, 06:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Hawker445 View Post
The difference in retirements over the number of available/qualified regional pilots will probably give corporate management the perfect reason to push for semi autonomous aircraft.
Can't happen fast enough, pilot shortage will be over. That's one of those things which WILL happen when technology and economics permit, but cannot happen any sooner than that. Too many stars need to line up.
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Old 01-22-2020, 10:37 AM
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Originally Posted by naa3e5 View Post
Thanks, appreciate the insight...thinking SkyWest right now, just got the Pathways invite...
Which regionals do you feel are trying to bank pilots on reserve because they know attrition is coming? Is SkyWest one of them?
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Old 01-22-2020, 12:10 PM
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Which regionals do you feel are trying to bank pilots on reserve because they know attrition is coming? Is SkyWest one of them?
No. were short!!!
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Old 01-22-2020, 07:28 PM
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Originally Posted by naa3e5 View Post
Thanks, appreciate the insight...thinking SkyWest right now, just got the Pathways invite...
Don't let anyone here sell you short. Most who will comment on your qualifications have never flown a helicopter and don't know what they're talking about.

Go to SKW...fly1500 hours and you'll be just fine for the big boys. There isn't that much difference between fixed and rotorwing flying except airplanes is easier. For perspective I flew Hueys in Vietnam and had to get my fixed wing experience and a BS after separating in 1971. In 1976 Delta hired me and I'm retired now finishing on the 777. Rotor to airlines is not a new idea and I was hired when it was very competitive unlike now. Be persistent and you'll succeed with whatever you choose.


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Old 01-23-2020, 07:58 PM
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Originally Posted by YAKflyer View Post
Don't let anyone here sell you short. Most who will comment on your qualifications have never flown a helicopter and don't know what they're talking about.

Go to SKW...fly1500 hours and you'll be just fine for the big boys. There isn't that much difference between fixed and rotorwing flying except airplanes is easier. For perspective I flew Hueys in Vietnam and had to get my fixed wing experience and a BS after separating in 1971. In 1976 Delta hired me and I'm retired now finishing on the 777. Rotor to airlines is not a new idea and I was hired when it was very competitive unlike now. Be persistent and you'll succeed with whatever you choose.


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Thanks for the kind words! Huey's in Vietnam must have been some crazy sh!t!!! Thank you for your service!
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