Originally Posted by
locstar
Hey fellow pilots.....
It has always been my dream to live in the States and fly for a legacy carrier there as well. I do not hold a degree, but about 5000 hours jet time (1,5k thereof on widebodies).
I applied to AA as they are the only ones who do not explicitly ask for a degree, but I understand I would not be competitive without one…?! My application has been pending for about 2 years now and I never heard anything.
How realistic is it to get ever invited? I appreciate your honest replies.
The no degree aspect is going to be an issue for you. It's compounded by the fact that American is the hardest to get hired at off the street anyway due to the sheer amount of flow-through pilots they have from regionals. Short and honest opinion is that you're going to need more (degree) to have a realistic chance anytime soon. There are thousands of pilots over here who have the time and the degree and have been applying for years. Good luck, and try hard to do what you can to build your resume.