Originally Posted by
chip1
I know for a fact that F/O's at my previous Regional (who have zero PIC time) are going to United, Delta, and American with no issues. You almost just need to meet the minimum flight times, have a 4 year degree, and know someone. That isn't as hard as you might think... I also know several pilots at Atlas with zero PIC in a jet.
I know there are and there could be any reason for that. Maybe they got lucky. Maybe they filled a diversity spot. Maybe they scored great on some online test. Maybe their Dad is the chief pilot. Who knows. The majority of the guys/gals that I know who've gotten hired at those places have great resumes with some diverse things on them. Instructors, Evaluators, Dual Qualified Mil guys with thousands of hours Heavy international PIC, Chief Pilots, Squadron Commanders,.... Those are most of the guys that I know who've been hired at legacies.
For every RJ FO with 1000 hours in a turbo prop there are probably 10 Instructors or Evaluators being hired. Just an opinion but it should be an experience that most pilots want to have on their resume.