Originally Posted by
Big E 757
I was on a Skywest jumpseat last weekend and the Captain, an LCA, said that it takes approx 4 months from putting LCA on your application to getting an interview invite from DAL. They have a waiting list to become an LCA and its a revolving door. Take that for what it's worth.
I've heard the same about SW LCA. but I am living proof that it is not a requirement - even for a low time civilian like myself:
Delta CJO
121 regional captain (recent upgrade)
TT 4,700
SIC TURBINE 3,400
PIC TURBINE 108
no checkride fails ever
0 internal recs
Airline App letters of recommendation from Delta pilots: 4
2 speeding tickets (BOTH MORE THAN 7 YEARS AGO)
1 Juvenile stupidity arrest (did community service & learned my lesson)
WIA 2015 NGPA 2016
one fix-it email FEB -2016 (neglected to update my medical date)
BS aviation degree - 3.9 college GPA
moderate volunteer experience
Interview Prep: AeroCrew and RST