Originally Posted by
flywithchris
An update on my training record. Got my CFII, multi commercial, and MEI
Just got my gold seal as an instructor and at 950 hours with 50 hours of multi. Trying to build that up to at least 100
What are my chances now? I’ve learned from my mistakes as a brand new pilot failing all those in private. What else do I need to do to improve my chances at a regional /majors
950 hours with 50 hours of multi is NOT a whole lot of time. I would assume you qualify for a RATP at 1000 hours, but remember, the traditional minimum for an ATP was (and for many still is) 1500 hours. So get a job you are overqualified for - even as a SIC - and use it to build ME time and hours and upgrade as soon as eligible:
https://www.airlinepilotcentral.com/airlines/cargo/ameriflight
https://www.airlinepilotcentral.com/airlines/cargo/empire_airlines
Overcoming the bad start is doable at this point but you have dug yourself a bit of a hole. Expecting to get hired when you are only minimally qualified with that history - no matter who was or was not at fault - is a steep climb. So yeah, it may just cost you a year or two of flying boxes rather than pax. Your call…