Originally Posted by
Amanda
Hello all!!
I've been silently following this thread for a couple of years now as I've been interested in working for L3 for a long time. Unfortunately, I don't have a security clearance. I'm an ATP and currently sitting at 3100+TT, 2500+ PIC (with about 1500 of that pt135), ~2000 Multi, 200+ of night/inst, including international experience.
Just wondering the feasibility of getting hired with them either as FO or Capt, although I haven't seen any FO slots listed online this month...?
I'm willing to go to the airlines to get turbine time, but would prefer, if possible, to jump right into L3.
Yep, this is a great job and you will love it. With your experience you wouldn't be hired as an FO. Hiring mins are based on the contract that is being worked and if you have the numbers then you're hired as a Captain. I wouldn't limit myself to L3. Are they a good company? Sure, but for now you might want to get in the industry with anybody and move when it's convenient.
I spoke with a senior guy at MAG a year ago and they said they were having a difficult time getting the pilots with a security clearance. The solution was to start the security clearance and after waiting the six months or however long it took and then get the person into training. So its certainly doable. Just start now.
Also I had a person write to me out of the blue on LinkedIn and ask me how to get hired at my company. So I told him. You might try the same thing and see how it works. Can't hurt.