Originally Posted by
FlyerNE06
Hello all long time reader first time poster. I am getting close to obtaining the ATP minimums and will be beginning to apply at regionals shortly. With all of the hiring going on what is the importance of PIC time for the majors? If I get my time as SIC do I still have a shot? I live in the Northeast and really don’t want to commute for a regional unless I have too.
Great question! Put it this way: PIC is NOT necessary if you are well-Connected, are a minority(sorry, but it's true), network well(LOTS and LOTS of a$$ kissing, or have extremely dumb luck.