Originally Posted by
toobdrvr1
C130, thank you soo much for your info. Years of reading and I gotta' say, that's probably the most helpful info to date.
I can check every one of those boxes except military. I have updated my app monthly for nearly 5 years. I have done pretty much everything that can be done to get that email. All I can do is keep going, stay positive, and keep my eyes out for opportunities...
Thanks again. Hope to join you on the line soon!
The good thing is that I don't think each box has to be checked - most of them are either/or boxes. In other words, either a military flight school OR a top civilian aviation training program. Either a military pilot or a regional turbine pilot, most people are not both (although some are).
I would just keep plugging away. Add some volunteer work, get internal recommendations, and try to add to your education/training section if you can. Try to take additional courses - either professional development or technical, if possible. Volunteer to be a safety representative or line check airman. Maybe find a way to be a sim, ground or CRM instructor at the airline or in the Air Force. Every box checked counts.