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01-24-2016 | 09:50 AM
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Resume Formats
Hey all,
I'm currently attending a University affiliated with the JetBlue Gateway program. We have our application/interview to get accepted into the program coming up, and need a resume/cover letter to go along with it.
My question is, since I've already been a pilot in the military (rotary wing) should I submit an "aviation type" resume? Listing out the aircraft and hour types that I was taught at a job fair? Or is there a more professional type that I should have prepared for this type of event?
Thank you!
I'm currently attending a University affiliated with the JetBlue Gateway program. We have our application/interview to get accepted into the program coming up, and need a resume/cover letter to go along with it.
My question is, since I've already been a pilot in the military (rotary wing) should I submit an "aviation type" resume? Listing out the aircraft and hour types that I was taught at a job fair? Or is there a more professional type that I should have prepared for this type of event?
Thank you!
01-24-2016 | 10:09 PM
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Welcome, BosoxH60.
Since no one else has bitten on your question, I'll take a swing at it. I was hoping someone with similar experience would reply and maybe they will soon.
I'll caveat my reply with an explanation of my perspective.
I'm also former military (fixed wing) and have been at a major airline for a long time, so I don't have current experience in the job market.
I also don't have experience with this particular type of program but I did look up the website to see what I could see about it.
This program appears to be directed at the NON-pilot background and as of the time most students would normally interview to be accepted (sophomore year or later), they likely would have few if any flight hours or ratings unless they had done it on their own (or been ex-military, such as yourself.) So, I would say that they would not "expect" you to list flight hours.
However, I think that since you have experience, by all means list it! It distinguishes you as a candidate and will likely set you apart from other applicants who haven't already proven themselves in a cockpit.
Of course, this will only take a few lines and I normally placed it near the top of my resumes. There should be plenty of room left to put in the same comparable information your competition will list such as work history, awards and honors, extracurricular or volunteer activities, etc.
Personally, I think with your background, there is little doubt that you'll be selected for the program but you still have to put your best foot forward and don't assume you've made it until it's a done deal.
Best Wishes!
Since no one else has bitten on your question, I'll take a swing at it. I was hoping someone with similar experience would reply and maybe they will soon.
I'll caveat my reply with an explanation of my perspective.
I'm also former military (fixed wing) and have been at a major airline for a long time, so I don't have current experience in the job market.
I also don't have experience with this particular type of program but I did look up the website to see what I could see about it.
This program appears to be directed at the NON-pilot background and as of the time most students would normally interview to be accepted (sophomore year or later), they likely would have few if any flight hours or ratings unless they had done it on their own (or been ex-military, such as yourself.) So, I would say that they would not "expect" you to list flight hours.
However, I think that since you have experience, by all means list it! It distinguishes you as a candidate and will likely set you apart from other applicants who haven't already proven themselves in a cockpit.
Of course, this will only take a few lines and I normally placed it near the top of my resumes. There should be plenty of room left to put in the same comparable information your competition will list such as work history, awards and honors, extracurricular or volunteer activities, etc.
Personally, I think with your background, there is little doubt that you'll be selected for the program but you still have to put your best foot forward and don't assume you've made it until it's a done deal.
Best Wishes!
01-25-2016 | 03:42 AM
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You are applying for a flying position, why would you not want to highlight previous experience? Especially any leadership qualifications - Aircraft Commander, Flt Lead/Msn Cmdr qual, NVG/Special Msn training. Any type of specific aviation safety courses or CRM training should be on your resume. Like MaxThrust said, this will high light your resume and set you apart - in a good way - from your peers.
01-25-2016 | 05:28 AM
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Welcome, BosoxH60.
Since no one else has bitten on your question, I'll take a swing at it. I was hoping someone with similar experience would reply and maybe they will soon.
I'll caveat my reply with an explanation of my perspective.
I'm also former military (fixed wing) and have been at a major airline for a long time, so I don't have current experience in the job market.
I also don't have experience with this particular type of program but I did look up the website to see what I could see about it.
This program appears to be directed at the NON-pilot background and as of the time most students would normally interview to be accepted (sophomore year or later), they likely would have few if any flight hours or ratings unless they had done it on their own (or been ex-military, such as yourself.) So, I would say that they would not "expect" you to list flight hours.
However, I think that since you have experience, by all means list it! It distinguishes you as a candidate and will likely set you apart from other applicants who haven't already proven themselves in a cockpit.
Of course, this will only take a few lines and I normally placed it near the top of my resumes. There should be plenty of room left to put in the same comparable information your competition will list such as work history, awards and honors, extracurricular or volunteer activities, etc.
Personally, I think with your background, there is little doubt that you'll be selected for the program but you still have to put your best foot forward and don't assume you've made it until it's a done deal.
Best Wishes!
Since no one else has bitten on your question, I'll take a swing at it. I was hoping someone with similar experience would reply and maybe they will soon.
I'll caveat my reply with an explanation of my perspective.
I'm also former military (fixed wing) and have been at a major airline for a long time, so I don't have current experience in the job market.
I also don't have experience with this particular type of program but I did look up the website to see what I could see about it.
This program appears to be directed at the NON-pilot background and as of the time most students would normally interview to be accepted (sophomore year or later), they likely would have few if any flight hours or ratings unless they had done it on their own (or been ex-military, such as yourself.) So, I would say that they would not "expect" you to list flight hours.
However, I think that since you have experience, by all means list it! It distinguishes you as a candidate and will likely set you apart from other applicants who haven't already proven themselves in a cockpit.
Of course, this will only take a few lines and I normally placed it near the top of my resumes. There should be plenty of room left to put in the same comparable information your competition will list such as work history, awards and honors, extracurricular or volunteer activities, etc.
Personally, I think with your background, there is little doubt that you'll be selected for the program but you still have to put your best foot forward and don't assume you've made it until it's a done deal.
Best Wishes!
I didn't even think to provide a link; sorry about that!
01-25-2016 | 05:32 AM
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You are applying for a flying position, why would you not want to highlight previous experience? Especially any leadership qualifications - Aircraft Commander, Flt Lead/Msn Cmdr qual, NVG/Special Msn training. Any type of specific aviation safety courses or CRM training should be on your resume. Like MaxThrust said, this will high light your resume and set you apart - in a good way - from your peers.
Thanks for the feedback; I probably would have forgotten those courses, though!
01-25-2016 | 07:53 AM
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01-25-2016 | 08:16 AM
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Not that I know of, and they seem to be pretty good about getting this JetBlue information out. So I'd guess if they did, I'd hear about them. If I get a chance to talk to anyone about adding other programs, I'll do so.
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