Originally Posted by
ToughCall2020
For a variety of reasons I've been out of an Air Force cockpit for 4 years (all related to QoL for family, not related to interest in flying). I have about 3500 total jet time, about 3100 in a C-17. Debating whether I should go ahead and pay for CTP, written, practical on my own, or let a regional cover all that, then pay them back whatever I must if I get picked up by a major in, let's just say, one year. Bottom line, any chance a major hires me directly in next 8 months or so (without going to a regional at all)? I have been enjoying GA flying, but no other recency. Thanks!
I would think the larger issue to be overcome first would be that a major would want to see you flying recently. So one way would be to go to a regional. That would get you the ATP CTP and the recent flying experience. Four years away from it needs to be dealt with to give you a shot.