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Flygunz 09-16-2018 08:43 PM

Too Old?
 
Looking for advice:
Currently 46 years old, 3000 hour Army rotary wing guy and considering making the jump via the RTP program, but keep tellling myself I’m too old and won’t flow to the majors. Any buddy wanna make me feel good and tell me I have a shot or shoot me down in flames. Either way, it’s all good and thx for reading🇺🇸🇺🇸

rickair7777 09-17-2018 08:28 AM

Not too old.

"Flow" to AA sounds like it takes 9-10 years, maybe coming down.

As a mil pilot, I suspect you could do 4-6 years at a regional and probably be almost assured of a call from a decent or better major.

Given retirements, it's easy top justify taking a major job any time before age 55.

Otterbox 09-17-2018 09:19 AM


Originally Posted by Flygunz (Post 2675586)
Looking for advice:
Currently 46 years old, 3000 hour Army rotary wing guy and considering making the jump via the RTP program, but keep tellling myself I’m too old and won’t flow to the majors. Any buddy wanna make me feel good and tell me I have a shot or shoot me down in flames. Either way, it’s all good and thx for reading🇺🇸🇺🇸

You’re not too old, you’re young enough to flow if you don’t get hired on to a major directly.

Flygunz 10-01-2018 05:10 PM


Originally Posted by rickair7777 (Post 2675805)
Not too old.

"Flow" to AA sounds like it takes 9-10 years, maybe coming down.

As a mil pilot, I suspect you could do 4-6 years at a regional and probably be almost assured of a call from a decent or better major.

Given retirements, it's easy top justify taking a major job any time before age 55.

Thx for the reply....There is hope

JohnBurke 10-01-2018 10:06 PM

There's plenty of life in aviation with or without the majors. If it's the majors or nothing, then it's a fairly narrow view of the industry.


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