Originally Posted by
Wolbach
I've read through much of this thread already, but just wanted to get some thoughts on my prospects.
Currently I'm sitting right seat at a regional where I’ve been for several years with no upgrade in sight and no TPIC. For TT I’ve got right around 4000hrs. I do have a bachelors and masters with both GPA’s around a 3.9; I finished my undergrad in 4 years and graduate in 2 years. During my undergrad I did an internship with NASA for roughly 2 years, so hopefully that looks favorable.
As far as volunteer work is concerned, I'm a FAAST (FAA Safety Team) representative were I put on aviation safety seminars in my community throughout the year.
Recently I was hired by my Alma mater (a state university) as an adjunct instructor teaching a night class, as well as simulator instructor for their aviation program.
I've got three internal recommendations, but I'm relatively young (26), not sure how they weigh this. I'm guessing its a liability.
Again, just looking for any feedback on what I can do to make myself more marketable while I continue to build experience. Thanks!
I don't think your age is a liability at all. I seriously doubt it factors into anything at any point. Your lack of PIC time is a liability, however you have several strong assets in your favor. I'd say that even without PIC time (especially if you have your bid in for "first available" and there just isn't any) you will still be offered multipile interviews in the coming few years. Possibly as soon as tomorrow, but likely in the 1-3 year range if I had to guess.
Based on where you are already, it can easily be implied that you would take an interview seriously and without any entitlement attitude/etc and prep to the best of your ability. Assuming that's the case, I'd say you have about an 75-80% chance of getting an offer from any interview you get as long as you do your part.