Recency of experience
11-03-2018, 12:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Swartzman2020
Can anyone address gaps in recency?I’m an AF pilot whose been on staff for about 5 years with no flying. 8,000+ hours. ATP & IP/EP in both C-130 and C-17.
How big a problem?
How big a problem?
After successfully completing a new-hire training program in a regional jet, and 6-12 months on the line, you would be much more competitive.
Another dynamic is that it frequently takes having a (121) job to get a (121) job.
11-03-2018, 12:44 PM
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Originally Posted by argentina21
I was in a similar situation with no recent experience when I got back into aviation seven years ago. I would suggest first getting yourself instrument current and then attending one or two job fairs in order to get hired by a regional airline. That should be no problem.
After successfully completing a new-hire training program in a regional jet, and 6-12 months on the line, you would be much more competitive.
Another dynamic is that it frequently takes having a (121) job to get a (121) job.
After successfully completing a new-hire training program in a regional jet, and 6-12 months on the line, you would be much more competitive.
Another dynamic is that it frequently takes having a (121) job to get a (121) job.
11-03-2018, 11:57 PM
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Originally Posted by wilco811
If you go to a 121 regional near your home and work 6 months or so you should qualify for many jobs. Legacies included.
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