Originally Posted by
Hurondriver
I was looking to get the opinion of the new hires (especially military) on going to get a 737 NG type or possibly Airbus 320 rating to set myself apart. My targeted companies United, Delta, Southwest, and Fedex.
Is it worth it in today's hiring environment to use my benefits for the type to maybe get in sooner or just wait it out? If so 737NG or Airbus 320? Lastly recommendations, I'm currently looking at CPT (crew pilot training).
ATP, CFII, MEI
BE200 Type (Army C-12)
3300TT
2300 Mult-eng Turbine
1000 TPIC
120 Instructor
All military time
Bachelor's in Business
No...it's not worth your time (or money). Apply to the majors...if that doesn't happen, go to the regionals until you get hired by the major of your choice. It will happen sooner than you expect. Good luck.
PS....some regionals now pay new hires more than several of the LCCs (no secret there).