Wanted to solicit some thoughts on the ideal preparation for the regionals. I’m thinking in terms of being TRULY PREPARED for 121 initial training (rather than simply building time & getting hired) and being someone who would still be very competitive even if the quantity of hires dropped significantly (training backlog, economic slowdown, unexpected loss of flying to other regionals, etc).

Seems like the optimal path would be:
- Primary training (P-SEL, I-A, C-SEL & C-MEL) in a Part 141 program
- Earn CFI, CFII & MEI
- Fly Part 135 (or 91) in turbine equipment
- Participate in cadet program

Thoughts??