Originally Posted by
SkyChicken127
What do you consider to be a lot of experience? They offered you a job, so they must have liked what they saw in you.
I’ve just passed 1,000 total hours, and closing in on 700 ME turbine. Currently flying the Embraer 145. Sort of looks like a small 717, and most of my trips are 30ish minutes wheels up to wheels down in SoCal. Is throwing in an application at 1500 hours and a fresh ATP, with no training failures, no accident history, no drama, no felony convictions, no restraining orders, and no drug issues going to result in a call for an interview?
Is it beneficial to get my ATP along with an A320 type rating? Any other suggestions here to spice up the resume and get the ball rolling? Happy to jump through the necessary hoops, but seniority has its advantages and sometimes I can hear the islands calling while at FL370 and it’s hard knowing we don’t quite have the range to fly out there.
Hawaiian has been hiring varied experience levels, 6 months or less at a regional and wide body freighter types.
This person was hired with their amount of experience and they have been on here asking a lot of questions trying to make the best decision themselves. I think it’s admirable and even quite humble to make a comment about themselves on here regarding their experience, even professional. I’d enjoy flying with a new FO like this person, unlike someone who thinks they should be hired with just over 1000 hours and flying a jet that looks like a 717.
When you get your ATP, apply. Don’t pay any extra for a 320 rating. If it comes with the ATP, then so be it. You have a good of a chance as anyone with a new ATP and no issues.