Originally Posted by
Otterbox
Three regionals and a 135 gig, three jet type ratings and only 1800TT and 500TMEL? Be prepared to explain that to the recruiters when you talk to them. I understand the lost decade was a different time, but don’t be surprised if their first reaction is to think you were terminated during probation at each airline until you explain it.
Are you flight current at the moment?
Depending on your answers, you may not get to pick who you get to work for for your first job back in 121 as much as the company may pick you...
This is honestly my biggest concern. While I know I'm in good standing at all prior employers, it's hard to know exactly which company works for you and how they run their ship until you actually jump on board. At that point, you either take it or leave it. Either way, it sticks with you.
Not 121 current, ATM, but I've never had any issues or failures during training, never busted a check ride or knowingly/intentionally violated a reg. FAA/Pilot record is blemish free, other than the work history at a couple of regionals that just didn't suit my life. Unfortunately, that is an HR blemish.
The low times with three types comes from starting my airline career with 650(?)TT back in 07. Rough times during the recession and didn't even attempt to go back until 2015. Even then, I took the first one that called without knowing too much about the company. (Example: 2wks into INDOC at EDV and was told the company consisted of Pinnacle and Mesaba crews....#mindblown) LOL. I was so anxious to get back flying that I just mass submitted resumes and took the first thing.
Regrets are like.....well, I've got'em. I'd like to learn from my failures and move forward with my life and career before I'm too old to do anything about it.
Really enjoying all the responses from everyone, too. Keep'em coming.