We reject some higher-time pilots for other reasons. Brown is himself a 14-year veteran with Eagle, and knows that he is something of a rare commodity in the world of regionals. Many, if not most, of the pilots eagerly handing him their r sum s want to sign on with the carrier to build hours for a jump to a major. Brown understands, but also urges them to reconsider. After twelve years, a pilot is in the top 10 percent of seniority at Eagle and can call his shots.
Seniority has other benefits, as well.
I have a great quality of life which means more to me than salary. At ASA, pilots are asked to stay for three years so the airline will recuperate training costs. If they do not, the pilot is asked to pay a prorated portion of those fees. ASA's Eddie Walker accepts the fact that for most, ASA will be just a stopover. Singh gave out so many r sum s at the AirFair he ran out.