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Old 09-12-2006, 10:44 AM
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ThreeGreens
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Default Continental Wait Time

I am currently an FO for a regional carrier who would like to make one would like to finish up his career with CAL. I am going to apply in January 2007 with the following forcasted times:

2500 TT
1000 Turbine
2300 Multi-Engine
1280 PIC (non turbine)
1000 PIC Multi-Engine Piston

I know what the competitve minimums are. I have flown with Captains who have had their paperwok into CAL for over a year and have not had a reply. They did not have any type of connection. I have a friend who is a junior FO on the 737 and another who is retired after 30 years with the company.

Do you think having the assistance of the aforementioned is any help at all?

What is a good wait time? (6 months, a year?)

Is it tacky to approach a CAL pilot you do not know and ask for help? Does this hold any water; I don't even know this person?

I have heard that CAL is going to continue hiring through next year. I am hoping just like the rest to get a shot. I started late and now am in my mid 30's and honestly do not want to hang out where I am for years to come.
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