Road to the majors?
05-03-2016, 09:14 AM
#1
New Hire
Thread Starter
Joined APC: Mar 2016
Position: C-20G
Posts: 5
Road to the majors?
I'm a military reservist with 3000 TT (currently G-IV), everything turbine and plenty of multi-jet, but only 650 multi-PIC. The majors aren't calling as fast as I'd like, so I'm looking at less optimal choices for now: Ameriflight, Horizon or Omni. I'm fully aware of the lifestyle and pay tradeoffs among them. These choices have arisen largely due to location constraints imposed by my domestic boss. Which option is the best for getting the call from the majors, controlling for paying the bills?
Thanks.
Thanks.
05-03-2016, 09:56 AM
#2
Banned
Joined APC: Oct 2014
Posts: 2,137
Originally Posted by UncleRic0
I'm a military reservist with 3000 TT (currently G-IV), everything turbine and plenty of multi-jet, but only 650 multi-PIC. The majors aren't calling as fast as I'd like, so I'm looking at less optimal choices for now: Ameriflight, Horizon or Omni. I'm fully aware of the lifestyle and pay tradeoffs among them. These choices have arisen largely due to location constraints imposed by my domestic boss. Which option is the best for getting the call from the majors, controlling for paying the bills?
Thanks.
Thanks.
05-03-2016, 10:03 AM
#3
Administrator
Joined APC: May 2006
Position: C-172
Posts: 8,024
Originally Posted by FirstClass
You too good to be slumming it at the regional airlines?
And speaking of such questions, they rightfully belong in the Career forum. So I'll just be moving this over there.
Note to all others who have career questions - post them in Career, not in Major, Major Subforums, Regional, Cargo, etc etc. Thanks.
05-03-2016, 11:38 AM
#5
New Hire
Thread Starter
Joined APC: Mar 2016
Position: C-20G
Posts: 5
Originally Posted by FirstClass
You too good to be slumming it at the regional airlines?
05-03-2016, 11:40 AM
#6
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Oct 2014
Position: Downward-Facing Dog Pose
Posts: 1,537
Originally Posted by UncleRic0
I'm...everything turbine and plenty of multi-jet, but...The majors aren't calling as fast as I'd like, so I'm looking at less optimal choices...
Obligatory....
05-03-2016, 11:44 AM
#8
New Hire
Thread Starter
Joined APC: Mar 2016
Position: C-20G
Posts: 5
Originally Posted by Packrat
Personally, I think you'd be better off flying a wide body internationally than a Q400 or an RJ, but that's just one opinion.
05-03-2016, 11:54 AM
#9
Banned
Joined APC: Nov 2013
Position: 7th green
Posts: 4,378
It's true you will rack up more flight time at 135 and get PIC time faster. However, you'd better like back side of the clock flying and long duty cycles. Every job has trade offs. Make sure the one you choose has the kind that are acceptable.
Do you live in your 135 or Regional base? If not, home basing is worth it's weight in gold. Think about the difference between a Boeing Type rating vs. flying an RJ/Q/King Air. If you're ex-military, you have a leg up. If not, you'll need A LOT more total time to be competitive for the Majors.
Good Luck with whatever you decide, but remember one thing...you really don't have any decision until you get that Conditional Job Offer (CJO). When I came out of the military, I blanketed the world with resumes. You'd be surprised who might take your bait.
Do you live in your 135 or Regional base? If not, home basing is worth it's weight in gold. Think about the difference between a Boeing Type rating vs. flying an RJ/Q/King Air. If you're ex-military, you have a leg up. If not, you'll need A LOT more total time to be competitive for the Majors.
Good Luck with whatever you decide, but remember one thing...you really don't have any decision until you get that Conditional Job Offer (CJO). When I came out of the military, I blanketed the world with resumes. You'd be surprised who might take your bait.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
