Originally Posted by
F15andMD11
Looks like many mil guys got the early call from UA. I also see many furloughed dudes with 121 PIC not getting called.
Actually, the first few classes at UAL were pretty even splits. Furlough/leave guys, then the usual mix of mil AND civ pilots.
Originally Posted by
MikeF16
Any estimate how long it will take to clear the backlog of this hyper competitive market? We talking 3 months, 6 months, a year, 2 years?
No idea. But the MOST important thing to do is network network network!!!!!
Read this, from a guy that specializes in interview prep;
http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/mi...11-update.html
Originally Posted by
MikeF16
Do other parts of the forum discuss how the majors weigh military fighter/trainer time? I'd heard certain airlines just add .3 per sortie while others have a flat multiplier for fighter/trainer time.
Yep. In fact, if you search for the terms "sortie conversion" you'll probably get a TON of results.
But most airlines have their own way of doing it, so usually the advice is to just enter your times the way the specific airline's app wants you to.
Just based on what you posted, time won't be an issue for you. What's going to make you stand out is your IP time and safety experience. But again, as mentioned, there's A LOT of guys out there with that on their resume as well.