Age of the oldest new hire at a regional feeder.

[Hemispheres]

This topic hit home. 52 years old and I have a invitation for a interview with American eagle.
Gives me 13 more years of flying.

What to do?

 

[I Hate Freight]

This topic hit home. 52 years old and I have a invitation for a interview with American eagle.
Gives me 13 more years of flying.

What to do?

Eagle is a great place to work and there are more than a few older guys coming on board. Interview, do your best, get the offer then make a decision.

 

[Hemispheres]

Thanks, I hate freight.

 

[FirstMate]

http://www.usatoday.com/money/industries/travel/2011-06-17-pilot-hiring-boom_n.htm

 

[Hemispheres]

Great news for a twenty year old, no so great for a guy in his early fifties.

Thanks FM

 

[cbrown1]

Thanks, I hate freight.

The news that came out today from eagle shows they are trying find people they can keep. Maybe in this case your age might help as it may show that you would be willing to stay rather than chase an upgrade.

 

[CX880]

This topic hit home. 52 years old and I have a invitation for a interview with American eagle.
Gives me 13 more years of flying.

What to do?

Sounds like an easy decision. Don't do it. If I told my buddies flying bizjets that someone is going from that to flying for a Eagle they'd be laughing. If airline flying is what you want to do then hold out for the majors, looks like you have the time. There are many other options besides Eagle.

 

[CX880]

Right, and go straight to the majors because they're all hiring in droves.

A regional is not the only way to meet major minimums. Certainly the least paying.

 

[willbob]

http://www.usatoday.com/money/industries/travel/2011-06-17-pilot-hiring-boom_n.htm

I have been hearing about the great mythical pilot shortage since 1988 and now i am going to be a 9E pilot wait, what just happened!!