Originally Posted by
*Lancer*
Flyboy you seem to be in the know.
What percentage of Australian regional pilots want to work for a larger carrier, and what percentage of GA pilots would choose to follow that path via the regionals? Where do GA pilots want to work?
In the past, the door to mainline for qlink Pilots has been shut, from my understanding. It’s currently open with qlink drivers getting start dates with mainline, sometimes with long waits as qlink is becoming understaffed.
Will this door stay open in the next 5-10 years?
Yes qlink are aware that they’ve been a stepping stone, but a stepping stone for other carriers which I don’t think they’ve been too impressed with, but they can’t blame pilots for leaving for cathay/Middle East.
As for where do ga pilots want to work? Mixed bag. But since VA has reduced minimums with hiring advertised for next year, i’ve spoken to quite a few pilots who have switched their cover letters from qlink to virgin.