Originally Posted by
Otterbox
A military dude would log it as SIC on their resume and apps.
Consider logging it as co-pilot time and take a look at how the different airlines want it logged. AA wants dual and co-pilot times as SIC for example.
It's interesting that the FAA allows logging PIC and SIC different ways than the airlines want to count it. It really shouldn't have to be this convoluted of a process.
You can log anything you want, such as sunny-days-when-the-moon-is-visible-from-Texas, but when counting experience for the purpose of certification, ratings and recent flight experience, it has to be in-line with the FAA requirements. I've seen some pilots that count things that aren't "required", but it can be an nice thing to put on a resume at some point. Likewise, the airline can count whatever they want to count.
In the bigger picture, most airlines want to see that you can function successfully in a dual-pilot environment, be a competent airman and get along well with others. The also want you to be able to eventually upgrade to Captain. There are many ways to show this and I think we tend to get stuck on there only being "one way". Modern HR departments are pretty smart and usually not all hung up on hours alone.