Originally Posted by
bkmoore
Hi,
first post here. I'm an ex-Hornet guy who got out in 2009. Decided the timing wasn't quite right for applying to the airlines, so did my Masters degree instead and have been working in a non-aviation field ever since. With six- going on seven years of not touching an airplane, is there any realistic chance of being able to get back into the cockpit? I have signed up for an ATP-CTP course and have enough total time for an R-ATP license. I am 42 years old, but still feel young and am still able to learn.
-Brian
I'm retired ARNG and a non-rated type.
You might want to look at PSA if domicile is not important. They will run you through the ATP-CTP course. I know others will but don't know who they are.
I was hired there in 2014 and upgraded inside a year. Upgrade is slowing down for several reasons.
When I interviewed, there were two retired AF guys in my group. One was a former C-17 IP. He already gone. He wanted the Part 121 time on his resume and has gone elsewhere. Can't tell you where. He didn't go into the training department because that's where I am right now. The other guy is still here.
If the Hornet gave you a center-line thrust limitation, you may need some light multi-time to get that limitation removed.
There is also a recruiting and retention bonus for new-hires and F/Os. Good luck.