Originally Posted by
TheRegalEagle
Hey guys,
Forgive me if I’m repeating a previous post…I went back like 6 pages. I’m coming back to Envoy after being away from flying for 8 years. I left for family reasons, but the timing seems to be favoring me coming back now. I just dropped my app a few days ago, but does anyone have any idea how long it takes to hear anything back? I was a junior captain when I left, but reading the posts here sounds like I have a chance to get back to the left seat. Will lack of instrument currency restrict my chances or will they just catch me up in the sim? Plus, it sounds like I may be able to get the 1:1 seniority pay, but not sure about the $100K bonus if classes are already filling up to March. Any help would be appreciated. I will be applying elsewhere, as well, but not sure if I can pass up the seniority pay.
When I applied back in November, I received an email with a CJO within 24hrs. To give you a little bit of context:
I haven't flown for 13 years, I have roughly 5000 hrs of part 121 (half as F/O, half as CA). Before I could be scheduled for an orientation class, I had to schedule a 3-day Jet refresher course, provided by Envoy.
When I went for my logbook review in December, there was a mix of applicants, some current, some not. But most qualified for CA. So I would think that you have a good chance, as a former Envoy CA. Lack of currency didn't seem to be an issue, as far as I could tell. In fact, if you read back through this thread, you will find quite a few applicants who haven't flown for several years, like myself.
Also, I'm pretty sure the bonus has been extended for another month.
I hope this helps ;-)