Originally Posted by B2N2 (Post 11116629)

Again, you have to see those in their context.
Were they hired ‘18/‘19?
Simply because it happened under a particular set of circumstances doesn’t mean it will happen under current market.

Originally Posted by Kenny (Post 11116587)

Like everywhere else in the world there are different “tiers” of airlines. I’m going to try to diplomatic and generic here but I’ll probably upset someone and I’m sure others will disagree. For the most part, Legacy airlines like United, Delta and American are considered to be at the top of the pyramid when it comes to where you want to get to. Then Southwest and JetBlue and Horizon followed by Frontier, Spirit….etc. You get the overall idea.

The same applies to the Cargo carriers. FedEx and UPS are at the top. Then Atlas followed by the rest. My friends at FedEx and Atlas have told me that the difference are the FedEx schedules. At Atlas you can be away from home for up to 18 days a month with days off, on the road. So, not really a fit for some one with small kids or a wife, they actually like.

Let me just say before there are howls of “But, but, but”. For some Southwest is a far better fit than a legacy and considered a much more desirable place to go. Also, in no way am I suggesting that if you go to any other airline than a legacy, you’re somehow not as good. We all have our requirements and you go where you want and where you get an interview.

Originally Posted by bafanguy (Post 11116600)

Things indeed have calmed down a little bit at DL and they needed to. This from the pilot recruiting page on the employee website acknowledges acceptance of foreign degrees. I'm not sure how long this has been the case but certainly as long as I can remember:

• Graduate of a four-year degree program from a college or university accredited by a U.S. Dept. of Education recognized accrediting organization.
• Degrees obtained from a non-U.S. institution must be evaluated for equivalency to U.S. degrees by a member organization of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).

Originally Posted by alfaro (Post 11115884)

Hi, I would like your advise about what is the best way to start my pilot carreer at US. Got a greencard recently, hope to move to Miami.
Current experience FAA ATP -A320 , ICAO ATP PIC ATR 72-600 . Total Time +4200 ( Airline experience) , PIC Turboprop tt 2200. Time on Airbus a320 ( just the hours on SIM for type rating). Have a degree.
What is my best chance? Apply in a Regional, to the majors? or Cargo?
Thanks in advance for your comments.

Originally Posted by B2N2 (Post 11116629)

Again, you have to see those in their context.
Were they hired ‘18/‘19?
Simply because it happened under a particular set of circumstances doesn’t mean it will happen under current market.

Originally Posted by fuelsurvey (Post 11116748)

I'm a new hire still in training. There are new courses starting every few weeks with many new hires having only a few thousand hours in the right seat of an RJ.

our latest course had 6 no shows. Regional are offering their pilots big retention bonuses because everyone is leaving for other airlines.

Tons of hiring now. Get your applications in, you’ll find something very quickly.

Originally Posted by AAGpilot (Post 11116777)

I would say that you have a pretty good resume. If your degree converts, the engineering background will help too. (Yes that makes a difference in how your application is scored). If you absolutely want to live in South Florida then American, JetBlue, and Spirit should be at the top of your list. I’d imagine you’d get a call pretty quickly from the latter two. If they don’t, then as others mentioned, find some cargo carrier to hang out at until they do. Delta and United are great too of course but again, if living SOFLO is your goal then you would be committing to a life of commuting (which sucks).

Best of luck to you and your new adventure. Out of curiosity, where are you moving from?

Originally Posted by alfaro (Post 11116795)

Thanks a lot, I was thinking about that, checking if with my experience will be able to skip regional even without 121 hours.

Originally Posted by bafanguy (Post 11116790)

Are you suggesting pilots were harder to get in '18 and '19 than they are now so airlines would have been more inclined to consider green card holders back then in an effort to fill seats ? Not trying to pick a fight ( I'm too lazy to fight with anyone), just asking for your frame of reference.

Originally Posted by bafanguy (Post 11117078)

B2N2,

My impression is that '21 and '22 will be no different than '18 and '19. Maybe be worse in spots ?

Originally Posted by B2N2 (Post 11117124)

Over the years Americans have become very adapt at being their own worst enemies.
With a vaccination rate stuck at 52%, TSA numbers still well down from ‘19, several states running at almost 100% ICU capacity.
With the uptick in travel being mostly Domestic I don’t see this “hiring boom” lasting very long.
Personally I think that this is mostly to make up for too many taking early retirement or other buy-outs.
Its a partial recovery not a growth.

Originally Posted by B2N2 (Post 11117210)

A number that big would have to be for the entire American Airlines Group including all their “regionals” and not just Mainline.
https://www.aa.com/i18n/customer-ser...ines-group.jsp

Originally Posted by AAGpilot (Post 11117202)

There are rumors circulating that American is trying to hire 2000 in 2022. That would be the most pilots any airline has ever hired in a single year (if in fact the rumors true).

Originally Posted by Kenny (Post 11117221)

The problem with a number that large AA, is where do they come from, in a relatively small amount of time? And the bigger problem, does AA have the capacity to train 2000 new-hires in a year?

Originally Posted by bafanguy (Post 11116233)

I know that Delta hires green card holders...and no airline is fussier or snootier than Delta. ;)

Originally Posted by Sailvi767 (Post 11117275)

Get your apps in to everyone. Sadly the majors are very picky about the application itself so it’s best to use a interview prep service and get your app reviewed before submission.