Originally Posted by
jdmorg13
Don't waste any money getting current on anything if you're looking at a regional. With your background, you'll be called back and hired in a day. I was in a similar boat. They know military guys have been out of the cockpit for a while. You've displayed the ability to be successful in a demanding aviation position once, and they know you can do it again.
I wouldn't necessarily follow this advice. If you show up to new hire having not turned a wheel in 10 years and wind up having trouble, it'll reflect poorly in your training records which majors will be able to see. You're not in the same situation as say a guy coming off a staff tour that's only been out 2-3 years that is still semi current. A lot has changed in the last ten years. Agree with everyone else though, you're a prime candidate to spend 2-3 years at a regional and then go to a major assuming you can survive the pay for that regional duration.