Originally Posted by
hindsight2020
Assuming both candidates have the same flying history when they got out of the military, I find it hard to believe that an interview board ain't gonna look pejoratively at a guy who has been keeping currency by flying single engine piston equipment privately in excess of 12-24 months vs same guy employed in say a single engine turbine part 91/135 outfit for currency, or is a rich daddy type and can get turbine time privately.
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ASEL private pilot ops technically meet the minimum requirements for recency at most airlines , but you would not be competitive with professional turbine pilots.
If the OP is serious about airlines he should get a real flying job until the majors call.