Originally Posted by
FlewNavy
I have a question about currency. I will be retiring in 18 months with 2500+ hours of EA-6B and F-18 aircraft commander time but will be retiring from non-flying staff duty. Will bug smasher flight time count towards currency requirements at a major or should I just count on being a regional FO first? I have a service academy, masters degree, ATP, test pilot school, NATOPS instructor, CFI CFII on my resume as well. Opportunities to fly in the Navy will require me to delay retirement for an additional 24-36 months and the additional retirement pay probably will not make up for 3 years of lost seniority when I have only 20-22 years remaining to fly for an airline.
Thanks in advance!
FlyNavy,
Don't count yourself out on going directly to a major airline. I have a very good friend that retired last year from the AF after 20 years; however, his last 4 years were flying a desk. Absolutely no flying at all the last 4 years -- no mil or civilian light aircraft flying. He was called by Delta for an interview, apparently aced it and is now an F/O at Delta. Unlike you he was not a test pilot. He had F-15, B-2 and T-1 time and was also a former Squadron Commander.
With your resume I would attempt VFR direct to the majors. Good luck!
Thunder1