Originally Posted by
450knotOffice
Ok, well, great. I get it. However, I truly hope that the condescension you (maybe unintentionally) portray on these boards doesn't manifest itself in your real life, because if it does, you will have a difficult time actually landing a "dream" job. Probably the biggest thing the airline interviewers look for during their face to face with a pilot is "Can our crews get along with this man/woman for 3 to 4 days at a stretch. Will he/she work well with us?"
I mean this with all sincerity. Almost without exception, the pilots I have flown with over the past 23 years within airline cockpits have been people that I consider super laid back, easy going, yet focused and disciplined when when required - in short, people that I have enjoyed being around.
Your internet persona does not come across as that guy. I realize, however, that people frequently take on a different persona online than they really are in their real lives.
Again, best wishes to you and your long term goals.
To anyone who is interested.....
Regarding my attitude, I apologize to anyone offended. My goal on this forum was to get information that I needed and to pass along any tips that may be useful to someone that I had to learn the hard way. I tried not to get caught up in the "bashing" on this site, but I failed....
To clarify my input to ANYONE who wants to go from zero hours or anywhere in between to a "dream legacy" job......here's my two cents.
1. Get the TPIC any way you can.
2. Get the 121 glass time (turboprop or jet).
3. Don't forget that there are many people who would love to be sitting where you are.....even at a regional with a crappy contract....haha So, don't forget about the FAs, ground handlers, bus drivers, etc. that you interact with every day. You may inspire one of them.
4. If you are young enough with no wife and kid, maybe you can sacrifice QOL, good contracts, and pay to get the TPIC......many of us have slept in our cars in years past.
5. If you ever need help, ask.
6. Keep your record clean.....driving & flying.....minimize the pink slips.
Good luck, I'm out...