Originally Posted by
P8Driver
What's competitive time for mil guys trying to get on at one of the big three, SW, FedEx, or UPS? I've seen stats on other threads with guys getting hired, but its mostly civilian dudes with 7000TT.
Is ~1800TT (all turbine, most in P8) with ~800TPIC majority in a P8 competitive? Most FRS guys end up around this time at the end of their tours. I've also heard that the quality of time will help out since the TT is low.
Appreciate the responses.
The magic number seems to be 1000 fixed wing PIC. The question will be with the conversion or without. Each airline seems to do it different. I was the low time guy in my new hire class with 2800TT (no conversion) with a mixture of heavy jet, prop and some helo time. As others have said times are changing and some of the latest classes have had pilots with really low hours and no turbine time (they had other factors i.e. previous interns). Put out your apps and go SELRES ASAP and get some more total time while you wait for the call. The trend is in your favor getting a call real soon. Good luck!