Originally Posted by
FlewNavy
There is a book called Cockpit2Cockpit. A bit dated now but still good...answers most of your questions. If you are 2 years out and don’t already have a plan you are a bit behind in my opinion. Build plan A for a major and then build plan B for the regionals. If no major invites at 6 months....execute plan B. Start now by saving as much money as possible. If you want to be competitive for a major...plan on getting your ATP on your own to include the ATP CTP.
Would you mind elaborating on what this plan should include?
Yes, I’ve heard of the book, will be reading it soon.
My approach now includes interview prep/records and resume polishing, knocking out the ATP, and publishing my apps at about eight months pre-seperation. Then job fairs/conventions. I understand the possibility of starting at a regional. Other than ordering copies of my driving record and college transcripts, what else am I missing? Also, I’ll have letters of recommendation from current CAs at SWA, AA, and DAL. With at least three from AA.
In response to being cheap; I’ve spent nearly 60k on getting all my ratings. I’ll likely pay for the ATP too.
And the entitled bit; I hope not. I’ve worked pretty dang hard, like most others. While likely a long shot, I think it’s a possibility to get picked up right out of the gate given my stats and some improvement. Like anyone else, that’s my hope. We’ll see how it plays, either way I am very grateful to even be seriously posting about this here.
Sincere thanks for the feedback.