TERA and transition plan
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TERA and transition plan
Any thoughts/recommendation for a 17 yr TERA escapee who only has 950 TPIC (mostly T-38 IP and T-6 IP/EP time) and 2350 TT (w/800 hrs B-52 SIC)? I've done my CFI/CFII (about to get my MEI) and will start teaching locally just to stay flying while hoping for a timely call from the majors. I figure building PIC time (even if non-turbine) might be worth it in the short term before going regional in 6-9 months. Or is it smarter to go now and accept the sub-1000 PIC time and keep building turbine/multi-eng time instead? Darn you 5-yrs of non-flying queep assignments! I've got some Chief OGV and DO experience but is it enough to compensate for the relatively low hours? Appreciate the insights.
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Any thoughts/recommendation for a 17 yr TERA escapee who only has 950 TPIC (mostly T-38 IP and T-6 IP/EP time) and 2350 TT (w/800 hrs B-52 SIC)? I've done my CFI/CFII (about to get my MEI) and will start teaching locally just to stay flying while hoping for a timely call from the majors. I figure building PIC time (even if non-turbine) might be worth it in the short term before going regional in 6-9 months. Or is it smarter to go now and accept the sub-1000 PIC time and keep building turbine/multi-eng time instead? Darn you 5-yrs of non-flying queep assignments! I've got some Chief OGV and DO experience but is it enough to compensate for the relatively low hours? Appreciate the insights.
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Any thoughts/recommendation for a 17 yr TERA escapee who only has 950 TPIC (mostly T-38 IP and T-6 IP/EP time) and 2350 TT (w/800 hrs B-52 SIC)? I've done my CFI/CFII (about to get my MEI) and will start teaching locally just to stay flying while hoping for a timely call from the majors. I figure building PIC time (even if non-turbine) might be worth it in the short term before going regional in 6-9 months. Or is it smarter to go now and accept the sub-1000 PIC time and keep building turbine/multi-eng time instead? Darn you 5-yrs of non-flying queep assignments! I've got some Chief OGV and DO experience but is it enough to compensate for the relatively low hours? Appreciate the insights.
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If I were you, I'd go to a regional and build more time quickly. You can also instruct on the side. Don't think the regional route will be easy. Crappy pay, crappy schedules. Oh, they also have tough technical interviews. If you get that far, don't put off studying and chair flying. If you fail a training or check ride event at a PART 121 regional carrier, you might be doomed.
Good luck.
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TERA and transition plan
Retired as a T-6 IP/EP. All apps are in with internal recs. Unrestricted ATP and 737 Type done as well. I meet all of the mins for the majors. While guys in my total hours range are getting hired, I think their 1000+ PIC is carrying some weight. I agree with the recency issue which is why I'll go regionals after the 6 month mark. Thanks for the inputs.
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Retired as a T-6 IP/EP. All apps are in with internal recs. Unrestricted ATP and 737 Type done as well. I meet all of the mins for the majors. While guys in my total hours range are getting hired, I think their 1000+ PIC is carrying some weight. I agree with the recency issue which is why I'll go regionals after the 6 month mark. Thanks for the inputs.
Also, what did you list as your date of availability?
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Fair enough. I had read that before (on here) and I've never been able to get my head around why its less than desirable time. I guess I'll find out in a few years.