Originally Posted by
pete2800
PIC is always better than no PIC.
Internal recommendations are always better than not having internal recommendations.
Military experience is usually better than no military experience.
Heavy time is sometimes better than no heavy time.
Relevant type ratings are sometimes better than not having a type rating.
One can get hired with or without any of the above, or with any combination. Pick your strategy, and go to work. Me? I'll try to maximize my income and quality of life, rather than playing some BS pea-and-shell game that results in commuting to a crappy regional with the hope of a quick upgrade.
Pretty much what he said. Someone with PIC time is more likely to be hired than someone with no PIC time. If the person with no PIC time has 20 internal recs and the person with PIC time has none then the guy with no PIC time might have the better shot. It's all about how many check boxes you have checked. If you have a million other amazing things on your resume but no PIC then you get an interview. If you have PIC but have nothing else on your resume you may not get an interview.