Originally Posted by
727CA
I'm a furloughed pilot from a fairly decent airline, been out of work for a while, but can't seem to find a flying job. I have plenty of 121 pic time, (but all in the B727), I've applied at all the majors and legacies, but no luck whatsoever. I live in the DFW area, and obviously I'd commute for a Legacy, but I'm unable and unwilling to commute for a regional.
I've never had to fly for the regionals, but several of them have DFW domiciles. From my research, the only commuters/regionals/majors that base pilots in DFW are ExpressJet and American Eagle.
What are the chances that, if hired at one of these airlines, I'll be based in DFW? Again, I can't afford to commute, as a newhire on an RJ making $20 something an hour, it doesn't work for me.
I love the 727. Hate to see them all disappear.
I would try Eagle despite what some people on here are saying that no regional will touch you since you're overqualified. I disagree with that. I just recently interviewed at Eagle with a guy who was furloughed from a cargo operator (probably in his mid 40's too) with a 747 type and MD11 type and he was offered the job. I also wouldn't try and read between the lines about what's going on at Eagle right now. No one has a crystal ball and knows for sure if Eagle will disappear in the near future or what will happen for that matter. You need a job that doesn't require you to commute and it appears DFW is a good possibility with Eagle. Worst case scenario - Eagle disappears in a couple of years then you can make a lateral move to another regional or to a legacy given your experience. From what I gather at the interview, it seems that chances of getting DFW are very good (or any base that Eagle has for that matter).