Captain Bob,
Thanks for the advice, however, I did go straight to a very good major 6 years ago, and life is good. But back in 1994 when I was looking for a job, I applied to Continental Airlines and was told that I had to apply at CAL Express because at the time they had an integrated seniority list with CAL. Bottom line with a wife and 2 kids, house etc.. and 32years old, I felt I already paid my dues with Uncle Sam and wasnt ready to fly a Beech 1900 for 16,000 a year, so I didnt even consider CAL, and neither did any of my military buddies. I thought it was a bad idea for this reason. I understand CAL has changed this system, but if there are any CAL pilots in Pprune land let us know what you think.