Originally Posted by streets

Came across this thread and it's looks promising to get a few questions of mine answered.

I'm currently employed for a smaller 135 outfit as SIC in a Citation Ultra and KingAir with a contract through March. I'm sitting at roughly 1450 TT, 481 fixed wing turbine, 514 multi-engine, and am currently signed up for an ATP course that I'll be attending in a little over a month. The company is wanting me to make the transition to PIC but for a host of reasons, I'm wanting to make the jump to the 121 world, specifically, Alaska Air. I'm looking to get a gauge on how competitive I'd be at getting hired on with Alaska Air one I meet all the minimums for an FO slot. (Clean checkride record, no violations, associates degree, etc)

For what it's worth, I'm prior military with the Air Force and spent 10 years in the service as an F-16 Avionics technician. (Not sure if prior military is a good selling point point or not w/the airlines)

Any insight would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!