Helicopter Pilots Wanted?
08-08-2018, 11:59 AM
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Joined APC: Jan 2014
Position: CRJ CA
Posts: 98
Helicopter Pilots Wanted?
I wanted to create a post to potentially help other cross overs manage their expectations better than I did with mine.
How long did it take you to go from regional to the spot you wanted to be in (legacy/LCC/ACMI etc.)?
Did you do any Guard/Reserve service while you were in the regional?
Did you upgrade to Captain during your tenure with said regional?
Thank you in advance for any and all information.
How long did it take you to go from regional to the spot you wanted to be in (legacy/LCC/ACMI etc.)?
Did you do any Guard/Reserve service while you were in the regional?
Did you upgrade to Captain during your tenure with said regional?
Thank you in advance for any and all information.
08-10-2018, 12:27 AM
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Joined APC: Apr 2016
Posts: 259
JetBlue
Former USMC helicopter type, with 11 years active duty.... I got to Air Wisconsin with ATP minimums (after an accidental application submission prior to administering an X) and was hired by JetBlue roughly 2 years afterwards. Hours below reflect totals at time of hire at JetBlue (2017).
TT: 3800
PIC: 2000 (1700 RW)
FW: 1050 (virtually zero FW TPIC, Thank
You, T-34)
121 SIC: 800
*Attended Vets in Blue after initial application in Summer, 2016. (600 hours CRJ-200/Part 121). Interviewed 2 months after that. I had one LOR from an internal Captain and old friend.
**This was pre-RTP, so FW hours were accumulated during terminal leave from active duty, and on my own dime.
I continued to drill while at my regional (and still do, getting the best of both worlds while boosting my pilot ego). This helped augment the then $27/hr pay rate ($43/hr year 2) but hurt my overall hours accumulation. Both AWAC and JetBlue had/have been incredibly accommodating to reserve demands. I plan to stay here while continuing to drill (though year two pay makes drilling less desirable) PM with any specific questions. I plan to stay at JetBlue, if that matters...
***The Bus is much easier to fly than the ancient rigs I flew in the USMC. That said, every trip is a humbling experience. Plenty of smart and experienced folks on this rig, especially considering base.
Now is the time for interested rotor folks to make the jump. Best of luck!
TT: 3800
PIC: 2000 (1700 RW)
FW: 1050 (virtually zero FW TPIC, Thank
You, T-34)
121 SIC: 800
*Attended Vets in Blue after initial application in Summer, 2016. (600 hours CRJ-200/Part 121). Interviewed 2 months after that. I had one LOR from an internal Captain and old friend.
**This was pre-RTP, so FW hours were accumulated during terminal leave from active duty, and on my own dime.
I continued to drill while at my regional (and still do, getting the best of both worlds while boosting my pilot ego). This helped augment the then $27/hr pay rate ($43/hr year 2) but hurt my overall hours accumulation. Both AWAC and JetBlue had/have been incredibly accommodating to reserve demands. I plan to stay here while continuing to drill (though year two pay makes drilling less desirable) PM with any specific questions. I plan to stay at JetBlue, if that matters...
***The Bus is much easier to fly than the ancient rigs I flew in the USMC. That said, every trip is a humbling experience. Plenty of smart and experienced folks on this rig, especially considering base.
Now is the time for interested rotor folks to make the jump. Best of luck!
Last edited by SideFlare; 08-10-2018 at 01:05 AM.
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