Originally Posted by Flying Ninja
Greetings,
I am seeking recommendations/suggestions from the pilot community as to what I can do to secure a first officer job with a regional airline. I have the following:
460 Total Time
101 Multi Time
Commercial Single & Multi, Instrument
DC-9 Type Rating
I think as others have pointed out there are no regional airlines that hire F/O's off the street with that low time. After looking at the CAPT web site I was surprised they don't have an agreement at a regional to place program graduates, or AT LEAST provide an interview at regional airlines.
Also, I would take exception to the this this blurb from the
ERAU web site:
You will be competitive for airline employment at graduation.
Highlighting that is not a jab at you, I just think it's a bit disingenuous to advertise something like that without an agreement to ensure that you ARE competitive at an airline.
OK, so your strengths:
You are no doubt trainable, you have a the jet type rating and 4 year degree, however, this is offset by the lack of experience. While the lack of experience is not a reflection on your intellect or proficiency, insurance companies make the rules.
If I were looking for some quick flight time, I'd be looking in the Anchorage an d the Fairbanks papers for pilot positions as "the season" is getting near. Also, as others have suggested, get that CFI and build some time.
Best of Luck!