Originally Posted by ThumbsUp (Post 3273588)

Something else to consider is that you probably need to compare yourself to the average new hire. The average age is 40 with the commensurate time & experiences (LCA, CP, etc.). If that is you, then OTS is probably a good choice.

Originally Posted by Autopilotinop (Post 3273593)

Good point. Oh yes. Been flying the last 20 yrs and have definitely ticked most all those boxes at some point. I pray I'm competitive enough to make the cut.

Originally Posted by Autopilotinop (Post 3273587)

OTS
That's what I was leaning towards seeing the timeframe all these pilots are having to wait. I can see the frustration of waiting this long on their faces. I know getting into the program is not a CJO, but only a handful of people, maybe 6 or 7 have gotten a class date through Aviate since UAL started hiring this year. Appreciate your input friend. Definitely not as advertised.

Originally Posted by Autopilotinop (Post 3273523)

No one in my airline has received any class dates in August through Aviate. My boyfriend works for a different Aviate airline and it's the same news there...nothing!! Seems to me that the program is in a stand still or paused. Going off the street is faster. Know 2 people who interviewed OTS 2 months ago and got class dates in August. Few Aviate people I talked to at AW waiting patiently interviewed in 2019. Both of them are interviewing at different airlines this week feeling slighted and losing a lot of seniority at UAL. Personally, I don't know what I want to do. My bf is thinking Aviate cause he's new to the airlines and needs experience in the 121 world. I have my time and based on what is required in Aviate, exceed all of them, so I'm thinking OTS. Thoughts?

Originally Posted by DoSomePilotStuf (Post 3273648)

Seems to me a little bit of common sense would tell you that Aviate hiring will slow during the busy summer flying season then pick up as flying slows down in the fall.

Originally Posted by ReadyRsv (Post 3273642)

United has only been hiring for what, 90 days? And they said everyone will be at United in less than 6 months? Seems like a fair gig.

Originally Posted by ReadyRsv (Post 3273642)

I'm curious why you haven't started applying to majors with 20 years of experience? How long have you ben at an airline? Do you have a degree? United has only been hiring for what, 90 days? And they said everyone will be at United in less than 6 months? Seems like a fair gig.

Originally Posted by BobbyLakes (Post 3273662)

Has hiring slowed down for the summer months? I don’t think it has. Word out of TK is full steam ahead. Classes are full.

Aviate hiring didn’t have anything to slow from. It barely got started.

Originally Posted by DoSomePilotStuf (Post 3273676)

Agree it’s just getting started. To clarify, I would expect this to become a seasonal pattern going forward. Aviate hiring will slow during the summer months to prevent placing additional stress on regional partners during the busy season. Then once flying slows and regional partners are better able to handle the attrition Aviate hiring pace will increase. It is one of the obvious benefits to the company of the Aviate system. Perhaps I am mistaken.