Originally Posted by
flyerflyer1
So there are guys that have been there since joining getting jumped by direct entry FOs if they have the hours and after 6 months? Wow. In reality does it work like that?
biggest issue is if you’re in a “dead man’s shoes for command” base and you are relatively inexperienced but ultimately want your command in that base. The risk would be that while you don’t yet have the hours, external joiners could join with the required experience, apply and get a command or at least on the waiting list for that base.
that being said, if you’re on the other side of the coin could work well for you. Horses for courses. Different people will have differing views on whether or not that’s a good way to do it-but in this day and age most people will be able to go into it eyes open and make an informed choice about it