Originally Posted by
AeroAl
Oh, I’ll be sure to do everything you just suggested. I appreciate your constructive advice.
After all, it’s not like my experience and relationships over the years working with folks in Part 121 positions like Director of Ops, Chief Pilot, Director of Safety, Director of Training, or Director of Standards have provided me with any useful insight on what it takes to be a successful pilot. Let’s not even mention all the times I’ve jumpseated and the topic of getting my certificates came up. You know me so well already, I’m surprised you haven’t mapped out my entire career path for me.
Believe it or not though, there are ways to leverage my current experience into flying jobs. Ever seen the Manager or Director of Safety fly where you work? I have. Know what an IOSA Auditor or an IEP Auditor is or how difficult it is to find qualified candidates for either? In business aviation they typically have something similar, but they're typically auditing to ISBAO or Argus standards. There are many ways into flying jobs other than through the front door.
JB is correct...
Any real airline pilot you meet will be rolling his eyes at this sort of attitude.
You think we don't don't deal with idiotic managers every day who think they know how to do our job better than we do? A big part of our job is telling people like that "No."
There will be pilots on the interview panel, I suggest you adopt a different approach. Your experience will have intangible value to the company, but it in no way replaces actual pilot experience and credentials. Don't come off like you think it does.
If you have friends/acquaintances in Flight Ops management at a good major, now THAT could fast-track your application. Maintain and nurture those relationships if you have them. Connections beats skill/experience almost every time.