Originally Posted by
tangowhsky
Ya, I told the boss I'm not one bit upset about this new fork in the road. Just starting to visualize the process and the million questions to ask are forming!
So, guess I'd better get signed up into airlineapps, get a hold of emerald coast/RST, get better resumes, gather my flying stories, oh man, so much to do asap.
Priorities:
- Get your logbook in order (MilKeep is handy if you don't have things digitized)
- Start working on AirlineApps (DAL & UAL), PilotCredentials (AA & SWA), UPS has their own app and so does FedEx.
- Get a First Class Medical
- Get your FCC permit
- Write your resume
- Work the bro network for letters of recommendation
- Print your apps and review them. Then fix it and do it again.
- Get an app review
- Sign up for Emerald Coast/RST/Cage depending on which airline you're targeting
- Wait for the call
- Mentally prepare yourself to jump to a regional if necessary.
- And start rushing guard/reserve units
OBAP is in a few weeks. I'd get a resume together and go. We can debate the merits/validity of career fairs, but I'm planning on going because I figure it can't hurt.
I'd expect the next Southwest Window in about a month.
That's not all inclusive, but should get you on the right track. Caveat - I haven't gotten hired yet.