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Old 09-14-2016, 08:25 AM
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To above the comments, I would add that you should start preparing at least 18 months out.

By that I mean getting your logbook and flight hours squared away, reviewing your driving record (if necessary), tracking down POC's for your employment history, ordering college transcripts, downsizing your budget, squirreling away extra cash, getting a couple of suits, interview prep if that's in your plan, getting smart on the process, networking, filling out apps and polishing them, etc.

Once you are inside 12 months, stuff starts to happen pretty quick with your normal job duties, TAP/transition courses, VA/medical appointments, etc.

Having a polished app published 12 months out is a good goal. It takes a lot of time to reach that point. More than I thought.

A link to a great post I read that I had wished I read much earlier: http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/mi...11-update.html
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