Originally Posted by
Macjet
I don’t think you have any chance. You’re not current nor proficient and you have no glass experience. I don’t see how a few laps around the pattern in anything you can rent will change your position. Unless you’re female or a minority I’d recommmedn a regional where they can’t say no, get current and profici, and then apply.
I agree.
My plan as of now is to get on as a Near-Direct Captain at one of the 3 regionals I've spoken to about it and "knock the rust off" before upgrading to CA on a regional jet. After that I should be competitive to be hired by a LCC.
I'm 50 years old, so I think that going to an LCC that I can upgrade to CA at after 5 or so years would net me more earnings versus a major as an FO for many years and a few as a CA until I hit 65.
Thanks to all of you for the advice and suggestions. Cheers.