My Experience as a Line Haul Driver

Darn, so airlines wont consider 4 years of Microsoft FSX over a degree?

 

Are you sure you need a degree to become a Captain? I ask as there are many flight schools that do not require you to possess a degree to begin with.

KH

 

you can fly the single engine planes without a degree, but to play first seat or captain at a regional or national airline a degree is required. Just imagine if flying a 747 was like a cdl mill..Oh boy!

 

It's true. Anyone remember that regional jet that crashed the other year during the winter? They looked into the pilots lifestlye and how they had to bounce around every just to fly a plane with little to no sleep and minimal pay. But wth, it'd be a new challenge

 

This is sadly true. Low low pay, awful work conditions and hours, until you get enough hours to get a good gig, which could take ten years or more. And don't even mention the $150k loan you will have for flight school and all the certs and hours.....

 

Nope, it's all about seniority at the airlines. And by seniority, it's seniority at the company you are at, not how long you've been flying.

 

DTB hit it on the door nail. Those who have most time will get what bids/lines etc they want.

KH