Allegiant Application turned down
#1
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Allegiant Application turned down
Hi,
I submitted the online application for Allegiant Air 2 days ago and this morning received an email notifying me to apply again in 6 months. I meet all the requirements as listed on their website. I have 5,700 total time, 2,600 PIC turbine, 800 SIC jet from my previous 121 (B737).
Now here's what I'm thinking may be the major reason: recency. I've been out of the cockpit for over a decade (had to leave work to take care of my son and his health issues). So 1.) I have no recency (except for a little recreational GA) and 2.) I'm a lot older (44).
My ultimate goal is to get on with Allegiant and based out of BLI. If recency is the main reason for my rejection at this point, would it be best to get back into the commuters to build time (uhg)? Or would any time work, ie: local island hopping, corporate ops (mostly light twins).
Any thoughts, opinions?
Thanks!
I submitted the online application for Allegiant Air 2 days ago and this morning received an email notifying me to apply again in 6 months. I meet all the requirements as listed on their website. I have 5,700 total time, 2,600 PIC turbine, 800 SIC jet from my previous 121 (B737).
Now here's what I'm thinking may be the major reason: recency. I've been out of the cockpit for over a decade (had to leave work to take care of my son and his health issues). So 1.) I have no recency (except for a little recreational GA) and 2.) I'm a lot older (44).
My ultimate goal is to get on with Allegiant and based out of BLI. If recency is the main reason for my rejection at this point, would it be best to get back into the commuters to build time (uhg)? Or would any time work, ie: local island hopping, corporate ops (mostly light twins).
Any thoughts, opinions?
Thanks!
#2
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Jan 2019
Posts: 310
Hi,
I submitted the online application for Allegiant Air 2 days ago and this morning received an email notifying me to apply again in 6 months. I meet all the requirements as listed on their website. I have 5,700 total time, 2,600 PIC turbine, 800 SIC jet from my previous 121 (B737).
Now here's what I'm thinking may be the major reason: recency. I've been out of the cockpit for over a decade (had to leave work to take care of my son and his health issues). So 1.) I have no recency (except for a little recreational GA) and 2.) I'm a lot older (44).
My ultimate goal is to get on with Allegiant and based out of BLI. If recency is the main reason for my rejection at this point, would it be best to get back into the commuters to build time (uhg)? Or would any time work, ie: local island hopping, corporate ops (mostly light twins).
Any thoughts, opinions?
Thanks!
I submitted the online application for Allegiant Air 2 days ago and this morning received an email notifying me to apply again in 6 months. I meet all the requirements as listed on their website. I have 5,700 total time, 2,600 PIC turbine, 800 SIC jet from my previous 121 (B737).
Now here's what I'm thinking may be the major reason: recency. I've been out of the cockpit for over a decade (had to leave work to take care of my son and his health issues). So 1.) I have no recency (except for a little recreational GA) and 2.) I'm a lot older (44).
My ultimate goal is to get on with Allegiant and based out of BLI. If recency is the main reason for my rejection at this point, would it be best to get back into the commuters to build time (uhg)? Or would any time work, ie: local island hopping, corporate ops (mostly light twins).
Any thoughts, opinions?
Thanks!
#3
Banned
Joined APC: May 2015
Posts: 289
Hi,
I submitted the online application for Allegiant Air 2 days ago and this morning received an email notifying me to apply again in 6 months. I meet all the requirements as listed on their website. I have 5,700 total time, 2,600 PIC turbine, 800 SIC jet from my previous 121 (B737).
Now here's what I'm thinking may be the major reason: recency. I've been out of the cockpit for over a decade (had to leave work to take care of my son and his health issues). So 1.) I have no recency (except for a little recreational GA) and 2.) I'm a lot older (44).
My ultimate goal is to get on with Allegiant and based out of BLI. If recency is the main reason for my rejection at this point, would it be best to get back into the commuters to build time (uhg)? Or would any time work, ie: local island hopping, corporate ops (mostly light twins).
Any thoughts, opinions?
Thanks!
I submitted the online application for Allegiant Air 2 days ago and this morning received an email notifying me to apply again in 6 months. I meet all the requirements as listed on their website. I have 5,700 total time, 2,600 PIC turbine, 800 SIC jet from my previous 121 (B737).
Now here's what I'm thinking may be the major reason: recency. I've been out of the cockpit for over a decade (had to leave work to take care of my son and his health issues). So 1.) I have no recency (except for a little recreational GA) and 2.) I'm a lot older (44).
My ultimate goal is to get on with Allegiant and based out of BLI. If recency is the main reason for my rejection at this point, would it be best to get back into the commuters to build time (uhg)? Or would any time work, ie: local island hopping, corporate ops (mostly light twins).
Any thoughts, opinions?
Thanks!
#4
Banned
Joined APC: May 2012
Posts: 520
Hi,
I submitted the online application for Allegiant Air 2 days ago and this morning received an email notifying me to apply again in 6 months. I meet all the requirements as listed on their website. I have 5,700 total time, 2,600 PIC turbine, 800 SIC jet from my previous 121 (B737).
Now here's what I'm thinking may be the major reason: recency. I've been out of the cockpit for over a decade (had to leave work to take care of my son and his health issues). So 1.) I have no recency (except for a little recreational GA) and 2.) I'm a lot older (44).
My ultimate goal is to get on with Allegiant and based out of BLI. If recency is the main reason for my rejection at this point, would it be best to get back into the commuters to build time (uhg)? Or would any time work, ie: local island hopping, corporate ops (mostly light twins).
Any thoughts, opinions?
Thanks!
I submitted the online application for Allegiant Air 2 days ago and this morning received an email notifying me to apply again in 6 months. I meet all the requirements as listed on their website. I have 5,700 total time, 2,600 PIC turbine, 800 SIC jet from my previous 121 (B737).
Now here's what I'm thinking may be the major reason: recency. I've been out of the cockpit for over a decade (had to leave work to take care of my son and his health issues). So 1.) I have no recency (except for a little recreational GA) and 2.) I'm a lot older (44).
My ultimate goal is to get on with Allegiant and based out of BLI. If recency is the main reason for my rejection at this point, would it be best to get back into the commuters to build time (uhg)? Or would any time work, ie: local island hopping, corporate ops (mostly light twins).
Any thoughts, opinions?
Thanks!
Go get some regional time and reapply (get 121 current). You’ll be in BLI in no time. Easy peasy.
#6
New Hire
Joined APC: Jun 2018
Posts: 9
Recency for sure. But then, it seems Allegiant wants inexperienced FOs who won’t/can’t jump ship quickly to a legacy...dunno. Despite wanting the Allegiant lifestyle of no overnights and not interested in the legacies, you can’t even explain that case by going to the meet-the-chiefs or if your app is never pulled for interview. There is no pilot shortage lol.
I was out of the cockpit for 4 yrs, recently back as a regional CA since last year (ugh for sure), with the similar kinda time you have (even 737) and got the thanks try again in 6 months. No checkride busts, college grad, etc... But they’ll take a 24yr old 2k total no TPIC or no degree regional FO hands down. Good luck...and just keeping trying if that’s where you really want to be.
Yes, any regional will hire you even with the gap. Give it a try, UGH.
I was out of the cockpit for 4 yrs, recently back as a regional CA since last year (ugh for sure), with the similar kinda time you have (even 737) and got the thanks try again in 6 months. No checkride busts, college grad, etc... But they’ll take a 24yr old 2k total no TPIC or no degree regional FO hands down. Good luck...and just keeping trying if that’s where you really want to be.
Yes, any regional will hire you even with the gap. Give it a try, UGH.
#7
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Jun 2015
Position: A-320
Posts: 680
Recency for sure. But then, it seems Allegiant wants inexperienced FOs who won’t/can’t jump ship quickly to a legacy...dunno. Despite wanting the Allegiant lifestyle of no overnights and not interested in the legacies, you can’t even explain that case by going to the meet-the-chiefs or if your app is never pulled for interview. There is no pilot shortage lol.
I was out of the cockpit for 4 yrs, recently back as a regional CA since last year (ugh for sure), with the similar kinda time you have (even 737) and got the thanks try again in 6 months. No checkride busts, college grad, etc... But they’ll take a 24yr old 2k total no TPIC or no degree regional FO hands down. Good luck...and just keeping trying if that’s where you really want to be.
Yes, any regional will hire you even with the gap. Give it a try, UGH.
I was out of the cockpit for 4 yrs, recently back as a regional CA since last year (ugh for sure), with the similar kinda time you have (even 737) and got the thanks try again in 6 months. No checkride busts, college grad, etc... But they’ll take a 24yr old 2k total no TPIC or no degree regional FO hands down. Good luck...and just keeping trying if that’s where you really want to be.
Yes, any regional will hire you even with the gap. Give it a try, UGH.
To the OP, not sure what the magic number is but I don't think it would take much since your resume is very competitive. Good luck to you.
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