Originally Posted by
prican1121
Ok so I have a question I would like to be addressed. I am a recent new hire with low time. I have proven I could fly in the past (CFI/Traffic reporting in Boston Class B airspace), but I will be the first to say that is way different from situations that may present themselves in everyday line flying (especially emergencies).
I am fortunate and grateful that I have had the opportunity to break into the industry at such a time. I also realize that I have a lot to learn, much more so than the 2000 hour pilot in my shoes (even though we are all constantly learning). I am not cocky but I do know that there are people who believe that pilots like me don't deserve to be in the position I'm in with the lack of experience. At the same time I feel you'd be a fool to not take advantage of the situation. How do I answer the big question when CA's ask me how much time I have? I don't want to not answer it, that can create greater problems in itself. At the same time, I don't want to seem too modest that I seem under-confident.
Be truthful and let your flying do the talking. He'll only care if you can't perform you duties safely and efficiently. After all the industry is what it is, this isn’t the first time they’ve hired low timers. Dating back to the 30’s the Regionals, Majors and Legacies have all had periods were they hired low timers just like there were times a 3000/2000 hr pilot couldn’t find a job.