Originally Posted by
Mavesteve
Any thoughts/recommendation for a 17 yr TERA escapee who only has 950 TPIC (mostly T-38 IP and T-6 IP/EP time) and 2350 TT (w/800 hrs B-52 SIC)? I've done my CFI/CFII (about to get my MEI) and will start teaching locally just to stay flying while hoping for a timely call from the majors. I figure building PIC time (even if non-turbine) might be worth it in the short term before going regional in 6-9 months. Or is it smarter to go now and accept the sub-1000 PIC time and keep building turbine/multi-eng time instead? Darn you 5-yrs of non-flying queep assignments! I've got some Chief OGV and DO experience but is it enough to compensate for the relatively low hours? Appreciate the insights.
Get your ducks in a row! You need to meet basic minimums first. You aren't that far off from meeting Delta's, United's, or AA's requirements -- as they don't have TPIC requirements anymore -- at least from what I can see.
Delta - Pilot Basics
Pilot Positions and Career Opportunities | United Airlines
https://aa.pilotcredentials.com/inde...qualifications
Do you have an ATP? If not, read this ...
http://www.faa.gov/pilots/training/a...Job_Aid_GA.pdf
If you can, get the unrestricted ATP certificate.
If I were you, I'd go to a regional and build more time quickly. You can also instruct on the side. Don't think the regional route will be easy. Crappy pay, crappy schedules. Oh, they also have tough technical interviews. If you get that far, don't put off studying and chair flying. If you fail a training or check ride event at a PART 121 regional carrier, you might be doomed.
Good luck.