Similar question for me. I'm a Herk driver with about 3400 hours. However, I am currently deployed to Afghanistan (a 365) and due to come home in 2 months. I could drop retirement papers when I get home. However, this deployment has had me train Afghans how to fly. I've been flying C-182's and Caravans for the past year (little over 200 hours worth). Could I apply for the airlines right away or should I get a local requal in the Herk (J model) to regain heavy recency? Thanks.