Single Turbine PIC
06-10-2015, 11:52 PM
#21
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Jul 2013
Posts: 4,670
Originally Posted by HuggyU2
You're being kind. I'd call it an urban legend.
Originally Posted by MiLtoMajor123
It's not an Urban Legend if I heard if from one of their chief pilots. He basically said don't mention SW in any part of your explanation of getting the type rating....as in....don't tell the truth (at least not in this specific circumstance). Of course he also said that that opinion was more dated and not as prevalent.
As well as circling back to this somewhat;
Originally Posted by John Carr
It all depends on how you deal with the question in the interview.
06-11-2015, 03:14 AM
#22
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Joined APC: Sep 2014
Position: Guppy FO
Posts: 78
+1 to what Sliceback said. I am a single seat jet guy and only have about 200 hours more than you. I am still active duty and my last flight in a grey jet was four years ago. My currency came from instructing in GA piston aircraft. I have had two interview invites from the majors.
Assuming you have had a standard to above average military career progression, then you will be competitive when you gain currency - 100 hours or greater.
Take the SE TPIC job. You can start saving for year one pay, if you haven't already, while you work on your currency and with a great QoL. If you don't get bites from the majors after getting past 100 hours, then look at enhancing your application with the 121 training and time.
Assuming you have had a standard to above average military career progression, then you will be competitive when you gain currency - 100 hours or greater.
Originally Posted by MiLtoMajor123
After my "shift" I can drive home in 10 mins. Not that money is a huge factor in this decision, but it pays equivalent to what I was making when I separated.
06-11-2015, 07:24 AM
#23
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Dec 2007
Position: Window seat
Posts: 5,205
Heed - congrats on the interviews. Chase each one because it might be the one you stick with. But if you get hired at choice #2-4 keep chasing number 1. But realize every month you're at the new job it rises up the list while #1 falls.
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