Just reading all of the posts above makes you wonder. Who got there flying career handed to them and who worked for it. Well if you worked for it, you know you appreciate it that much more and understand when you see an FO or Capt. on a major, you respect them. If you are mad cause someone won't give you that job and you feel like you of ALL the pilots out there deserve it. You are not only selfish, but we all know now why you aren't on the majors. Cause no self respecting Capt. wants to be a on a three day trip with you next to them. Myself, a 135 cargo flyer. Putting in my time. Just like I put my time in as an insructor. Yea I am broke and work two jobs but I am looking forward to the day I get that 121 job flying for a regional (and I am sure I will still be broke). If I am lucky enough and work hard enough maybe I can sit next to some of the best pilots in the world and who really know what it is all about at the majors. But one thing for sure I am not going to bash or whine about them cause they are in a bigger plane and you think they should be flying smaller planes with you. Honestly would you want to fly a Saab or a 737 or and A320.....Gee let me think. And mad that a furloughed pilot took your job, since when is it your job and was it there fault they got furloughed? Just cause they want to keep there dream alive by taking a job that might be considered a step down. Hey, if they are more qualified than me when it comes time for the position then they deserve it. In the meantime, I finished my ATP, and I am building time and experience and waiting for my time to roll the dice for that regional job.
To all of the Furloughed pilots I wish you luck. To all of the pilots who are working hard for the job.....Keep the dream alive and don't give up. Talk to pilots above you when you can and get any help you can but don't expect anyone to hand you a job simply cause you think you should have it.
6000 pilots out there looking for jobs should tell yo something.....