Originally Posted by
FlyBoyd
My returning letterman statement was referring to former VT-31/35 IPs. In my 10+ years in TW-4 as an FTS, I can't remember a single engine SELRES breaking into the ME side. There was always a line of ME guys to fill the slots. It's a tough sell to have a guy come and learn ME to then teach ME part time when you've got pilots with years of ME IP experience beng considered on the sample board.
+1
I'm an FTS also, but up at TW-1 and have attended numberous SELRES selection boards...I'll tell you that the Navy/USMC is not going to go fishing for a guy that they have to spend extra time and money to train. No offense, I'm just trying to shoot you straight. The Training Command just doesn't have the time or money to waste. That being said, I think your hours and type flown are just fine to apply to the majors right now and definitely the Regionals. I know the gravy train is rollin in Meridian to Delta, SouthWest and AA...and the guys that are getting picked up are USMC Prolwer, Hornet and Harrier drivers. Get in contact with a bubba tht already works at an airline, have him put in a rec for you, and get ready to get hired. Seriously.....