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Old 04-02-2006, 09:58 AM
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Fartknocker
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I agree with LJS. Join a reserve unit and fly for a regional airline at the same time. You will build quality time with two good places.

Networking is the key. At both places you will meet lots of pilots. Play nice and stay in touch with them. When they get hired at FedEx or UPS, they can recommend you. This is what it takes to get a job at one of these places. You have to know someone who works for them.

Keep flying and get turbine PIC as fast as possible. Minimums are 1000, but you need roughly 1500-3000 PIC to be competitive. It doesn't matter if it's t-prop or jet, just get it. Jet PIC may look better, but if it's in a t-prop, no big deal.

Once you get 1000 PIC turbine, call your friends who work where you want to work. Ask what it takes to get an interview. Right now at FedEx, you have to have a FedEx employee sponsor you. This sponsor is someone who knows you well and has preferably flown with you. Your sponsor will have to go to bat for you with his/her supervisor. They will set up a meeting with you and decide if they want to offer you an interview to work there.

So, network, get turbine PIC, and go after what you want.

Good luck!!
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