Regional vs. Majors: - Page 2

roz · 03-30-2007, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by rgphib

My husband has been with the regionals for almost 8 years.....has over 6000 hours with 2300 jet PIC and has had applications out for over a year...no call yet. .

The problem is that so many of the senior people at the majors have left, that the new system is not hiring those with high hours. Instead, people from regionals with lower hours are getting the calls. Why? Because they're gonna sit in the right seat for years and years and years. So, believe it or not, your DH may be overqualified and, therefore, not in consideration for certain majors! He needs to cast a wider net.

rgphib · 04-02-2007, 10:04 AM

Well, it actually happened. He just got an interview invite from SWA! He has an interview in May. YAY! Just crossing our fingers, we know SWA is so hard to get on with, but luck has to be on our side for a change!

skyrocketocelot · 04-02-2007, 10:22 AM

Amanda, was your DH flying for Mesa Mesa or Freedom Mesa or some other affiliate?

Kristie · 04-02-2007, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by rgphib

Well, it actually happened. He just got an interview invite from SWA! He has an interview in May. YAY! Just crossing our fingers, we know SWA is so hard to get on with, but luck has to be on our side for a change!

COOL!!!!

Amanda · 04-02-2007, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by skyrocketocelot

Amanda, was your DH flying for Mesa Mesa or Freedom Mesa or some other affiliate?

He started with Air Midwest when he flew the 1900 but then switched over to Mesa when he flew the CRJ and ERJ. He felt very strongly about not flying for Freedom!

Amanda · 04-02-2007, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by rgphib

Well, it actually happened. He just got an interview invite from SWA! He has an interview in May. YAY! Just crossing our fingers, we know SWA is so hard to get on with, but luck has to be on our side for a change!

Good Luck Robyn- I really hope he gets it!

skyrocketocelot · 04-02-2007, 12:53 PM

That's wonderful news, Rgphib!!!

Much luck and crossed fingers for you!

rgphib · 04-02-2007, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Amanda

Good Luck Robyn- I really hope he gets it!

Thanks! DH is so nervous! The interview is like 6 weeks away and he says he feels so rushed

I told him to make a list, call his friends, and take a deep breathe! Poor guy! If it is meant to be, it will be.....I just hope it is

roz · 04-02-2007, 04:17 PM

Yay! Fingers are crossed!

flygirl813126 · 04-02-2007, 05:39 PM

YEAH!!! That is awesome news. Happy thoughts headed your way.

04-02-2007, 10:04 AM	#12 (permalink)
rgphib Jetgirls Ol' School Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: NH Posts: 878 Recipes: Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Regional vs. Majors: Well, it actually happened. He just got an interview invite from SWA! He has an interview in May. YAY! Just crossing our fingers, we know SWA is so hard to get on with, but luck has to be on our side for a change! __________________ ~Robyn~ Wife to a new Southwest FO....and Mommy to Jack!

04-02-2007, 10:22 AM	#13 (permalink)
skyrocketocelot Jetgirls Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 225 Recipes: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Regional vs. Majors: Amanda, was your DH flying for Mesa Mesa or Freedom Mesa or some other affiliate?

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skyrocketocelot Jetgirls Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 225 Recipes: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Regional vs. Majors: That's wonderful news, Rgphib!!! Much luck and crossed fingers for you!

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roz Jetgirls Ol' School Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Philly Posts: 2,312 Recipes: Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Regional vs. Majors: Yay! Fingers are crossed!

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flygirl813126 Jetgirls Ol' School Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Northwest Suburbs, IL Posts: 783 Recipes: Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Regional vs. Majors: YEAH!!! That is awesome news. Happy thoughts headed your way.

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