Originally Posted by
Sonny Crockett
Next I would focus on Upgrade. How fast I can make that happen. SIC time is worthless. College degree? If not then make sure you get that finished.
Mostly true, but TPIC isn't the be all/end all like it was from our era.
In this brave new world, pilots without TPIC can enhance their qualifications/resume/app score in a myriad of other ways.
As mentioned, networking/F2F contacts with recruiters/job fairs/taking a collateral position within the company (safety/CRM/GS, etc)/a M&G if possible and volunteering like crazy.
Granted, non TPIC pilots aren't being hired in droves, YET. But compared to the pre 9/11 and 2007 "summer help", they ARE being hired in greater numbers than hiring eras past.
And usually the above items listed are the common denominators.