Originally Posted by
Flightsoffusion
Spoke to Jeremy a couple of times the last two days. For some reason it has been perplexing as to whether I have the qualifications to be hired. A few months back, Brandy did some investigating and found out that I would qualify, I was set up for an interview which I had to postpone due to a death in my family. She was VERY understanding of the issue and stated to get in touch when I was ready.
Recently, Jeremy contacted me, and the issue came up again as to whether I was qualified. After looking into it he found that I was not.
The issue is, I have an unrestricted Multi-ATP but only 800hrs fixed wing because it was an add-on. Some airlines say no problem, others say I must have the 1500 fixed wing also. I accept their decisions but my question is, are these decisions based on anything regulatory or is it just based on SOPs for each airline?
I haven't had much luck shedding light on this. Could someone shed some light as to what the requirements are or if it's just a preference for each airline. I spoke to the local FSDO and they say there should be no problem qualifying. For what it's worth, I also have a jet type rating
Long winded but thank you in advance..
Originally Posted by
Al Czervik
Jeremy/Skywest are wrong. They do not understand how to read the regs. Check your PM's.
§61.159 Aeronautical experience: Airplane category rating.
(a) Except as provided in paragraphs (b), (c), and (d) of this section, a person who is applying for an airline transport pilot certificate with an airplane category and class rating must have at least 1,500 hours of total time as a pilot that includes at least:
Helicopters have "pilots"... Right?
Here is the required "fixed wing" time: (other than T/O & Landings)
(5) 250 hours of flight time in an airplane as a pilot in command, or as second in command performing the duties of pilot in command while under the supervision of a pilot in command, or any combination thereof, which includes at least—
(i) 100 hours of cross-country flight time; and
(ii) 25 hours of night flight time.
There are some FAR requirements for FW time to hold a FW ME ATP, which obviously are mandatory now. This includes 50 hours FW ME time (25 can be sim, which you'd get during new hire training).
Airlines can set their own experience requirements. Some want 1500+ hours FW, others have some formula.
SKW accepts 1250 hours FW + 500 RW. They give you 2-for-1 credit for helo time, so 500 RW equates to 250 FW in their eyes. So a little credit, but not huge since you need at least 1250 FW.
I think there might be another regional which is even more liberal on RW time.
But what you have to understand is they want people who have solid FW instincts for landing...SKW serves a lot of mountain destinations so you'll be landing with funny winds and less than ideal braking action. I personally think that's a legit concern (having BTDT).