I put mine in at the 14 month point from going on terminal--may 2014. Airline apps is the easiest to monitor/update so pay the money. Other sites (Spirit, VA, Atlas, Frontier, US Air) are all different. The extra time, money, and effort could easily pay off. Some of my friends have gotten calls as early as 6 months out, others didn't get any hits until they went on terminal so it varies based on circumstances. Get ready/study for interview and keep networking for recommendations. Lots of good advice here and many of us going through the same scenario. Good luck!