Stay PIC 135 or go regionals/ULCC?
#22
New Hire
Joined APC: Sep 2021
Posts: 6
Instead of starting a new thread I thought I'd just add to this one:
I'm a current 135 PIC, 30 seater turboprop, approaching 1000 TPIC, 3500 TT, Masters Degree in Aviation, no checking event failures. I did leave a regional a couple years back during training for a quick 135 upgrade and TPIC time, but no other "issues" on my resume. Though the majors would be nice, I'd be very happy with a quality LCC. Any thoughts on if the majors would be interested in my type of experience or if I would need to go to the regionals first?
There's a lot of experience on this forum and I appreciate the input. Thanks!
I'm a current 135 PIC, 30 seater turboprop, approaching 1000 TPIC, 3500 TT, Masters Degree in Aviation, no checking event failures. I did leave a regional a couple years back during training for a quick 135 upgrade and TPIC time, but no other "issues" on my resume. Though the majors would be nice, I'd be very happy with a quality LCC. Any thoughts on if the majors would be interested in my type of experience or if I would need to go to the regionals first?
There's a lot of experience on this forum and I appreciate the input. Thanks!
Last edited by LetsAv8; 09-25-2021 at 09:18 AM.
#23
Instead of starting a new thread I thought I'd just add to this one:
I'm a current 135 PIC, 30 seater turboprop, approaching 1000 TPIC, 3500 TT, Masters Degree in Aviation, no checking event failures. I did leave a regional a couple years back during training for a quick 135 upgrade and TPIC time, but no other "issues" on my resume. Though the majors would be nice, I'd be very happy with a quality LCC. Any thoughts on if the majors would be interested in my type of experience or if I would need to go to the regionals first?
There's a lot of experience on this forum and I appreciate the input. Thanks!
I'm a current 135 PIC, 30 seater turboprop, approaching 1000 TPIC, 3500 TT, Masters Degree in Aviation, no checking event failures. I did leave a regional a couple years back during training for a quick 135 upgrade and TPIC time, but no other "issues" on my resume. Though the majors would be nice, I'd be very happy with a quality LCC. Any thoughts on if the majors would be interested in my type of experience or if I would need to go to the regionals first?
There's a lot of experience on this forum and I appreciate the input. Thanks!
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#24
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Joined APC: Jan 2018
Posts: 1,636
Instead of starting a new thread I thought I'd just add to this one:
I'm a current 135 PIC, 30 seater turboprop, approaching 1000 TPIC, 3500 TT, Masters Degree in Aviation, no checking event failures. I did leave a regional a couple years back during training for a quick 135 upgrade and TPIC time, but no other "issues" on my resume. Though the majors would be nice, I'd be very happy with a quality LCC. Any thoughts on if the majors would be interested in my type of experience or if I would need to go to the regionals first?
There's a lot of experience on this forum and I appreciate the input. Thanks!
I'm a current 135 PIC, 30 seater turboprop, approaching 1000 TPIC, 3500 TT, Masters Degree in Aviation, no checking event failures. I did leave a regional a couple years back during training for a quick 135 upgrade and TPIC time, but no other "issues" on my resume. Though the majors would be nice, I'd be very happy with a quality LCC. Any thoughts on if the majors would be interested in my type of experience or if I would need to go to the regionals first?
There's a lot of experience on this forum and I appreciate the input. Thanks!
#26
New Hire
Joined APC: Sep 2021
Posts: 6
Instead of starting a new thread I thought I'd just add to this one:
I'm a current 135 PIC, 30 seater turboprop, approaching 1000 TPIC, 3500 TT, Masters Degree in Aviation, no checking event failures. I did leave a regional a couple years back during training for a quick 135 upgrade and TPIC time, but no other "issues" on my resume. Though the majors would be nice, I'd be very happy with a quality LCC. Any thoughts on if the majors would be interested in my type of experience or if I would need to go to the regionals first?
There's a lot of experience on this forum and I appreciate the input. Thanks!
I'm a current 135 PIC, 30 seater turboprop, approaching 1000 TPIC, 3500 TT, Masters Degree in Aviation, no checking event failures. I did leave a regional a couple years back during training for a quick 135 upgrade and TPIC time, but no other "issues" on my resume. Though the majors would be nice, I'd be very happy with a quality LCC. Any thoughts on if the majors would be interested in my type of experience or if I would need to go to the regionals first?
There's a lot of experience on this forum and I appreciate the input. Thanks!
I would rank order the airlines based on what matters to you and your family. Than I would start by applying at your dream airline and work my way down the list. Theoretically, you already meet the requirements pretty much anywhere. Obviously, you will be more competitive some places than others, but make your dream company say no, don’t screen yourself out.
#27
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Joined APC: Jan 2018
Posts: 1,636
To build on what I’ve already said. After you work your way through the applications (and keep them updated, it’s a chore) of the companies you would like to work for, than I would research who the companies I’d like to work for tend to hire (regional vs ACMI vs corporate/fractional) and do what you can to be that guy. Hopefully, you’ll never get that far in the process before being hired.
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