So as the title says I'm thinking of getting back into the job. I have not flown pro since 2012, I have a little under 3.5k total 2.9k single turbine and 2.4k of that is pic. I flew 91k for an outfight in the Northeast what says the group? What would be the best place to start looking?

 

Depends. What do you want to do?

 

I would most likely do 121, I did the 91k and the 8 on just stinks. But I'm not to familure with what a jr fo would be working at a 121 gig.

 

Welcome back to the big show! Having not flown since 2012, there are a few things to consider:

1. Currency. Getting recurrent in a real live airplane will be super valuable. Going down to your local flight school and getting single engine, multiengine, and instrument current will go a long way.

2. Proficiency. Proficiency covers regulations, instrument procedures, and flying skills. The great thing about proficiency is that it's cheap. A few tools to consider include FAA.gov to get back into the regs, the front section of the Jeppesen approach plates or Government approach plates, and microsoft flight sim will get you 99% of the way there.

3. Networking. Depending on where you're at and where you want to go, start looking into networking opportunities. Any local Aviation Universities will likely hold job fairs, following regionals and 135 operations on LinkedIn will take you far, and reaching out to former pilots will probably net some welcomed help.

The climb may look steep but it's completely doable. Good luck and fly safe!

 

Thanks for the response, I have been reaching back out to old pilot friends. Also, I have been renting an SR-20 from the local flight school to get recurrent to a certain degree. I'm thinking about going back instructing part-time to help with that. Would not be able to go back full time because of pay.



I have been hitting the books again as well, getting the knowledge base back up. We used Jepp at the 91k gig so I'm brushing up on those as well.

 

As long as you’ve got 25hrs of multi time total and have an IPC/instrument currency, regionals will hire you.

 

x2.

And that's the fastest path to the majors. He should probably decide which path he's pursuing before he jumps in.

 

Not really knowing what the 121 world is like, I would choose to do 121 with the quickest way to a major. I do have to get instrument current though. Not a big fan of the 8/5 schedule to long on the road and to long home.