Originally Posted by
121noob
Just hit 1500, did the ATP-CPT and written on my own. 400 hours of jet time and another 200+ of twin turbine time. Is a major possible these days? It seems the LCCs have all closed up hiring for a while due to various reasons.
Or will I need to go to a regional for a while?
Doesn't cost anything to put in apps, but you are a little skosh for most legacies and the PRATT&Whitney problems are certainly affecting the ULCCs presently. Assuming they win their court case, I'd expect JetBlue and Spirit to increase their hiring modestly. But there is nothing wrong with going to a regional in the interim. Any 121 time adds to your chances of getting hired at any major. Just don't go to the regional flying for the company you want as your final employer. That will actually slow you down these days