BTyyj wrote:So no pilots are hired unless they did a two year diploma program?

That's certainly how it was when I was there, no idea if the policy is still the same. It's a different CP now than when I was there but most of the policy was dictated from higher up in the company than the CP anyways

No worries. I wish you all the best whatever you choose

A summary of what to expect: Pros: 1. By the end of the 4 years you spend there (because everyone leaves the day their bond expires) you will have enough quality hours in your log book to pick whatever job you want 2. Some of the pilots at the company are genuinely nice guys 3. Lots of opportunity f...

Is it irony that I want to join but can't afford the $60 due to being an FO at a 703 operation?

Thanks for taking the time to write such an informative reply! I certainly did not know this is how things worked.

I think reading the article that was posted on here regarding the pilot shortage had a general consensus of :roll: :rolleyes: :lol: and I would have to agree . As evidence, I tend to browse the international "airline" ads over at Pilot Career Center (mainly for fun as I don't have much interest in t...

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