Originally Posted by
BeatNavy
I know a p3 pilot with around 2k hrs in that, lots of PIC time, at Skywest, and a c130 guy at Mesa with about 1700 c130 hrs (lots of PIC), and a 1700 hour f15 guy (all pic) who is about to go to the regionals because he isn't getting any calls. Certainly try for the majors/LCCs, but it will take a lot of luck and networking. I would have a regional plan as a backup, or a guard/reserve fw plan to continue to build. Perhaps an IP gig would be even better.
I'm in the same boat. Just under half my military hours are Helo, and as stated above, only a couple of companies (JB, Frontier) count them 1-for-1. I met with the guy from United at OBAP who actually does the #'s/filters for app screening...and the way it racks and stacks, helicopter time doesn't count to get you looked at. Keep in mind that once you get past the initial filter with all your FW time and other positive attributes they're screening your app for--then, your Helo time will be a feather in your cap...BUT, till then....it is of no help with the unthinking computer filter that is set up to discount (or give very little weight to) non FW time. So, I'm doing the 121 thing with the regionals and all the recruiters that I've talked to have confirmed that they would greatly value the 121 time added to my mil experience.
I had all my apps in approaching retirement, nobody called so I went regionals. Hopefully it'll be a short stay - time will tell!