Originally Posted by flysafe540
hey thanks...to a degree you are right...my only concern really is maybe a regional would frown upon a 737 type because they'd be like 'he's coming to us to build his time and in a year or so after we spent our money on him, he's leaving to the majors with his type and the hours he built here.' What's your feeling on that?
The regionals might ask why/how you got a 737 type out of curiosity, but it should not cause them a problem. Most regionals actually want you to do your FO stint, upgrade to captain, get your time and LEAVE. They would much rather replace you with a 3 year captain then have you stay and get paid as a 20 year captain.
They know that odds of you leaving for the majors in a year are slim. It does happen, I know several guys personally, but statistically it is rare enough not to worry about. The 737 will not get you an interview at any major except SWA, but you will also need about 1800 turbine PIC first.
There are no real shortcuts in this industry...whatever you're thinking might enhance your attractiveness to major airlines has already been thought of and tried by at least 1000 pilots who are all much smarter than you. Paradoxically, the only things that greatly enhances your career opportunities in flying are not flying related at all...
1) Who do you know?
2) Who are you? If being a pilot is your sole claim to fame in life, you're scr#wed...there are tens of thousands of white-guy pilots just like you and they have ALL sumitted their resumes too. You need to stand out in other ways: brand-name education, advanced degree, college/pro/ametuer athlete, military officer, minor celebrity, etc. What makes you interesting and different?