Looking for advice...
I am about to start the process of moving from the 135 world, which I have been apart of the past 3 years, to the 121 world. And in doing so, I am looking for advice on what path would get me to the majors the quickest.
ERAU grad B.S. Aeronautical Science, Airline Pilot Specific (DAB 09')
ATP
1730+ TT (1500 in the past 3 years)
1500+ ME
1100+ PIC
1350+ Turbine
875+ TPIC
FA-10 Type (140TT)
Flown mostly King Air 90/200/350 with 140+ in the Falcon 10...All with in past 3 years.
From what I can see on all the majors websites, I meet all of the minimum requirements. However, I do not see myself as competitive, due my time being on the lower side, as well as the majority of my time coming from the 135 world.
My questions are:
1 - Does it hurt me throwing my application into the ring for all of the majors, even though I know I'm on the low side of the minimum requirements?
2 - Would you recommend applying to the regionals, in order to gain 121 experience and build time faster than I currently am in my 135 position now, or stay at where I am until the majors call?
- My only concern with going to the regionals now is getting stuck in there for years.
3 - Do the majors limit the amount of people they pull from the regionals on a non-flow through program?
4 - Could I expect to be considered by the majors soon after I start building 121 time and becoming a little better competitive?
I saw someone on this thread get hired by a major after only a few months of being at the regionals. I think they only had 140 hours or so at the regionals before they got hired. Granted, he was Military which I understand is a big plus, but is this a possibility for me after 500-1,000 121 hours? And if so, I guess my biggest concern/question that is the reason for this post, is if it is a possibility, why aren't more people from the regionals moving up to the majors fast through non flow through programs after they have accumulated a couple thousand hours??? The last thing I want to do is get stuck at a regional.
I know its a long post, but I appreciate any and all advice/input.
Thanks in advance everybody!!!