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Old 01-20-2024, 07:15 PM
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I'm 53 and going Legacy next month with 8800 TT, and 5000 ME, 2500 TPIC.
Couldn't be happier...
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Old 01-21-2024, 08:48 AM
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Originally Posted by AirTractorPilot View Post
Almost ready to submit my app to Frontier. I'm waiting for one more letter of rec from a former employer who is now going through check airman class with Frontier. Its been a lot of studying and new tricks for this old dog but I'm happy where I've positioned myself.
ATP AMEL A320 type
Commercial ASEL
11,424 TT
10,552 TPIC All SEL
114 AMEL
Your biggest resume weakness is MEL and high density IFR/VFR traffic operations. Also higher speed/wing loading/weight issues inherent in larger jet (including regional airliners) aircraft. Even the lightest corporate jet has a higher wing loading than an AT-802.

I'd apply to regionals also. They're the most common stepping stone to the majors. They're also the first operators that might take a 100 hr MEL pilot. You'd get another type rating, and actual experience in the aircraft, operations in all weather into large high density airports, higher level SOP operations, etc all while passing and working under a Part 121 operation. All building blocks that you'll benefit from and will demonstrate to the next higher tier of operators that you can cut the mustard.

Good luck!
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