Originally Posted by
Warhawker
I don't even have any 121 time yet, I'm restricted ATP at 1250 with an A320 type rating. Currently I'm signed up for a class date at a ULCC. I've been told by a few other people older in the industry to just apply to a legacy such as United.
United is a long term goal for me, and I'm always hungry for resonsibility and opportunity. They have a base at MCO which is where I'd like to be.
Is this a serious thing? Would United really look twice at a guy with a 2 year degree, no 121 time, and a type rating?
Originally Posted by
KnightNight
never hurts to apply.
skipping the regionals...........which is essentially what the OP is asking to do.........is a thing .......but not at the legacies it ain't....at least not yet.
I personally know of at least 2 people who have pulled off the "skip the regionals" trick play, but it was at Frontier and both individuals had very impressive "outside of flying stuff" resumé
In short go to a regional, or Frontier and learn to play ball. Clearly you've done well with the CFII Flight school administration thing....just show United you can handle the next step.
Speaking for myself I'm always impressed at those who've flown/trained/ worked their way up and usually am not as impressed with those whose tried to cut in line, or have always looked for some loophole to exploit.