It took 6 months after retirement to start my first airline job. That was when times were relatively good. I would recommend you try to find something to keep flying. I'm not saying you necessarily have to take the first thing that comes along, but find something you could "tolerate" for a while until you can get on with the carrier you really want. If not regionals (which I wouldn't necessarily completely rule out) then a fractional or cargo outfit. You don't even have to be flying full time, just enough to continue to meet recency expectations of hiring companies. Don't get discouraged and continue to network. Now is the time to have your friends walk in your resume or lobby at the ACPs office. I think these days most companies are waiting until you are actually available before they invite you for an interview. You may be able to get better advice if you disclose who you have actually applied to already and what companies you are targeting. Each carrier has their own quirks and hoops to jump through. If you've only had your apps in for a couple of months, it may be a couple of more months before you hear from anyone. It depends on how many apps they have received in front of yours and how much they are hiring if at all. Hang in there and good luck....ExAF