Age of the oldest new hire at a regional feeder.

[bailout]

Two different issues. 1. If he wants to fly, his age is not an issue. My new hire class had 8 out of 20 that were over 40. It's very common today to see career changers or late starters. 2. Can he 'afford' to pick up this career path?

 

[I Hate Freight]

Is this a hobby for him? If he's seriously trying to make a living, tell him to avoid the regionals.

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

 

[I Hate Freight]

10/30/2006 is the most jr awarded captain. Another 250 should start flowing to AA by winter so this will bring the upgrades into mid 07.

I'm always confused about the flow-through process. What in your opinion has to happen to trigger another group to go over to AA? I keep hearing they have to get through the entire furlough list and I've heard that they have to start hiring off the street.

 

[LewisU_Pilot]

I'm always confused about the flow-through process. What in your opinion has to happen to trigger another group to go over to AA? I keep hearing they have to get through the entire furlough list and I've heard that they have to start hiring off the street.

No that is for the 850 or so guys with numbers. It is really confusing and I don't 100% know how it works since I am not apart of it, but AA is currently sending another round of letters and I am hearing only about 3 out of 10 are accepting this round. Once they go through the entire list they then tap back into another 250 eagle guys. Originally they were being told plan spring of 2012, but now they are being told be ready as soon as the fall. After those guys go which will probably be about 30-40 a month AA sends another round of recall letters. When AA starts hiring off the streets which could be as soon as 2013 they will then take another 850 or so guys from eagle, but it will be 1 for 1 or 2 for 1 type of a deal. I don't think they have come to an agreement yet on that. Now take everything I just said with a grain of salt since I am not 100%, but more like 80% this is how it is going down.

 

[I Hate Freight]

Hoping you are correct or at least in the ball park. New captains will be off of reserve in a few months and new FOs will barely touch it.

I have no idea though how Eagle can replace that many pilots. I have a feeling it would make staffing so critical, they may try to put a stop to the flow, or at least a temporary hold.

 

[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!!