When I joined guys had 8, 9, 10 000 hours and with what I'd call more relevant time, Airbus and larger Boeing. I had 9 myself. A lot of these guys were in their 40's and had been Captains before, too. And sure, if back then it had been 7 years and upwards to the left seat it would have been a more difficult decision. Maybe not the best option.
But that's not how it is anymore and it hasn't been for a long time, starting with roadshows that would hire 4000 hour RJ guys from the States. And now...don't even get me started. But if you came here with 2500 - 3000 hours on a 737 and you're not even 30 years old yet I think you're still doing pretty well even if it takes 10 years. Where else would a 40 year old guy be left seat on any wideboy making 14 thousand a month?
And if that's not good enough for you and you still want to whine about it, well here...this one's on me.
