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iubball · 11-19-2007, 03:10 PM

I have 1400+TT with just barely 125ME (1000+ dual given, 100+ instrument), and will be applying to the regionals shortly. Most of my hours are 5 years old. About 50-75 hours are past 90 days. I have pilot friends at Republic and ASA who will be hand walking resumes in, so I am hoping this will help. Having friends @ an airline wasn't my sole reason for choosing these, as I work with HR at least once a week @ Pinnacle & Mesaba, and am not interested in applying there.

So, my first question is: How hard of time will these airlines give me for having the majority of my time 5 years old? Considering that ASA is @ 500/50 (or lower), I am hoping that they will be happy with a pilot who has a bit more time than the minimum. The short reason why I got out of flying was 9/11 (Flight instructor inside the Washington ADIZ), and how it cut my very meager pay in half overnight. I have been flying a ton of Seminole hours (at least it costs a ton), as well as some C-172 time.

My second question is: Which airline would you pick of these three? These seemed to be the three best for me. I excluded West Coast based carriers, as I don't want to live out West. I also excluded American Eagle for their domiciles. I know that there is at least one person out there who does not like each of these airlines. What I am looking for is constructive opinions and advice. I know that ASA is getting closer to a new agreement, so obviously a bit depends on that. Looking for advice like how commutable lines are, how overnights are (too short or too long), how HR and staff is to deal with (overall, every company has a few jerks), how training department is, and how interview demeanor is (this can tell a lot about the company)

As for the interview, I am fairly confident. I have been studying a ton. Should have my ATP written completed prior to interviewing. The gouges have been a great help too.

Thanks for the help.

11-19-2007, 03:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
iubball Line Holder Joined APC: Aug 2007 Posts: 42	Republic, ASA, or AWAC? I have 1400+TT with just barely 125ME (1000+ dual given, 100+ instrument), and will be applying to the regionals shortly. Most of my hours are 5 years old. About 50-75 hours are past 90 days. I have pilot friends at Republic and ASA who will be hand walking resumes in, so I am hoping this will help. Having friends @ an airline wasn't my sole reason for choosing these, as I work with HR at least once a week @ Pinnacle & Mesaba, and am not interested in applying there. So, my first question is: How hard of time will these airlines give me for having the majority of my time 5 years old? Considering that ASA is @ 500/50 (or lower), I am hoping that they will be happy with a pilot who has a bit more time than the minimum. The short reason why I got out of flying was 9/11 (Flight instructor inside the Washington ADIZ), and how it cut my very meager pay in half overnight. I have been flying a ton of Seminole hours (at least it costs a ton), as well as some C-172 time. My second question is: Which airline would you pick of these three? These seemed to be the three best for me. I excluded West Coast based carriers, as I don't want to live out West. I also excluded American Eagle for their domiciles. I know that there is at least one person out there who does not like each of these airlines. What I am looking for is constructive opinions and advice. I know that ASA is getting closer to a new agreement, so obviously a bit depends on that. Looking for advice like how commutable lines are, how overnights are (too short or too long), how HR and staff is to deal with (overall, every company has a few jerks), how training department is, and how interview demeanor is (this can tell a lot about the company) As for the interview, I am fairly confident. I have been studying a ton. Should have my ATP written completed prior to interviewing. The gouges have been a great help too. Thanks for the help.