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#7092
Well the good news, at least for the mid-term, is that most of the rest of the world has an even bigger pilot shortage than we do.
Oz and Canada are among the few places which have a general aviation infrastructure large enough to generate export pilots. Most of the rest of the world relies on ab initio training, which means those pilots are locked into working for their home carriers and that's not going to change this century. Most would prefer to stay home anyway, pilots generally come from the upper middle class or better and tend to have the opportunity for a good life back home...they're not starving migrant labor.
#7093
On Reserve
Joined APC: Oct 2016
Posts: 15
Hey is LAX a Erj base? Came across a website that said LAX is only a Crj base.
#7094
Line Holder
Joined APC: Dec 2016
Posts: 47
Hey guys. FO new hire here. I'm trying to figure out which regional I will end up at. I know you all love this question....The 3 I have offers from that I'm considering are Skywest, PDT, and PSA. I've pretty much got it narrowed down to PDT and Skywest. I know this is a personal question as there are multiple variables, all of which I've considered. For me the flow is enticing at PDT. Strictly on QOL and bases I would prefer Skywest. However it appears career progression will occur faster with PDT which is also important to me. Numbers currently show flow to American in 4-5 years at PDT. If anyone has selling points they want to throw at me for PDT or Skywest, go for it. I fully anticipate the smart ass remarks and belittling these forums are rampant with. 13 years in the military, I can take it. Seriously though, this is a big decision obviously and I'm pretty much at the point of flipping a coin so any input helps. Thanks.
#7095
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Feb 2015
Position: Downward Dog
Posts: 1,875
So what should we do about the shortage? Not hire them and risk not holding up our end of the contracts because we have no crews?
Seriously, who cares if Aussies are coming over here. Time builders will still be able to get hired. They're doing everything they can to keep ahead of the shortage. Don't be mad we don't have more Americans qualified (or frankly speaking wanting to fly for us).
Seriously, who cares if Aussies are coming over here. Time builders will still be able to get hired. They're doing everything they can to keep ahead of the shortage. Don't be mad we don't have more Americans qualified (or frankly speaking wanting to fly for us).
We work because we are incentivized.
#7096
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Mar 2008
Position: A-320
Posts: 1,122
Hey guys. FO new hire here. I'm trying to figure out which regional I will end up at. I know you all love this question....The 3 I have offers from that I'm considering are Skywest, PDT, and PSA. I've pretty much got it narrowed down to PDT and Skywest. I know this is a personal question as there are multiple variables, all of which I've considered. For me the flow is enticing at PDT. Strictly on QOL and bases I would prefer Skywest. However it appears career progression will occur faster with PDT which is also important to me. Numbers currently show flow to American in 4-5 years at PDT. If anyone has selling points they want to throw at me for PDT or Skywest, go for it. I fully anticipate the smart ass remarks and belittling these forums are rampant with. 13 years in the military, I can take it. Seriously though, this is a big decision obviously and I'm pretty much at the point of flipping a coin so any input helps. Thanks.
I really enjoyed working at SkyWest though.
#7099
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Mar 2011
Position: 737 FO
Posts: 2,612
Hey guys. FO new hire here. I'm trying to figure out which regional I will end up at. I know you all love this question....The 3 I have offers from that I'm considering are Skywest, PDT, and PSA. I've pretty much got it narrowed down to PDT and Skywest. I know this is a personal question as there are multiple variables, all of which I've considered. For me the flow is enticing at PDT. Strictly on QOL and bases I would prefer Skywest. However it appears career progression will occur faster with PDT which is also important to me. Numbers currently show flow to American in 4-5 years at PDT. If anyone has selling points they want to throw at me for PDT or Skywest, go for it. I fully anticipate the smart ass remarks and belittling these forums are rampant with. 13 years in the military, I can take it. Seriously though, this is a big decision obviously and I'm pretty much at the point of flipping a coin so any input helps. Thanks.
#7100
Hey guys. FO new hire here. I'm trying to figure out which regional I will end up at. I know you all love this question....The 3 I have offers from that I'm considering are Skywest, PDT, and PSA. I've pretty much got it narrowed down to PDT and Skywest. I know this is a personal question as there are multiple variables, all of which I've considered. For me the flow is enticing at PDT. Strictly on QOL and bases I would prefer Skywest. However it appears career progression will occur faster with PDT which is also important to me. Numbers currently show flow to American in 4-5 years at PDT. If anyone has selling points they want to throw at me for PDT or Skywest, go for it. I fully anticipate the smart ass remarks and belittling these forums are rampant with. 13 years in the military, I can take it. Seriously though, this is a big decision obviously and I'm pretty much at the point of flipping a coin so any input helps. Thanks.
If your military experience didn't involve pointy things that burn kerosene, then perhaps PDT's flow might be a bit more enticing. But honestly, these figures being quoted on 'flow times' are not based in reality, just like someone getting hired today at SKW won't necessarily upgrade in 10 months, despite the fact that our most junior CA has now been here all of 10 months.
My advice, and that of pretty much everyone else here, remains the same: Work for whatever regional is most convenient for you to live in base. Whatever you do, do not commute for this job. It will challenge your sanity and your personal relationships....
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