Do I stand a chance?
I have been dragging my feet on paying for an ATP in hopes that I would get one for free with the regional I work for. Given the state of the industry I went from being less than 80 guys away from an upgrade to probably at least another two years before an upgrade. With a Delta/Northwest merger around the corner and the combining of regionals in the transaction I am feeling more and more like I am the one to blame for my current situation.
While 121 flying isn't bad, I definitely don't want to do this forever. I have 3000 TT, 2000 Turbine SIC 121. I have been eyeing NetJets for the past year, however I realize there are thousands of resumes on file there. Given the amount of apps on file, would I even be looked at if I got the ATP and applied? I have many contacts inside that would write a letter for me including Pilots and Admin staff.