Originally Posted by
Packrat
I'm not saying fighter guys can't get hired. MAC guys have more hours in heavier airplanes doing a mission that is more congruent with airline flying. That's all I'm saying.
If your target is the airlines, fly the airplanes that are the closest to what they fly.
The airlines are well aware of the selection process for aircraft in flight school. They understand as a rule pilots selected for tactical aircraft slots generally performed very well in flight school. That is why they will hire a pilot from a tactical community with low hours. Going to a fighter slot will not impede getting hired at a major airline.