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
Not required, and will not really highlight your app. This was confirmed by UAL at their mil event 10 Nov 16. They will put you through training as required depending on the equipment you pick/get assigned, which is an unknown until your indoc. You could get any one of their numerous airframes and so this will negate your 737 type...one caveat may be SWA, which is exclusive 737 fleet. Two friends of mine said it helped in that company. Both were military. Cheers!