Originally Posted by BStill
(Post 3601933)
Old thread, but relevant to me now. Former military (tacair) pilot, with a brief 1-2 year attempt to transition to airlines in 2000-2001 before furloughed, and been flying a desk ever since. Total flight time 2000 hours, with ATP and FE, and a corporate jet type rating. (BE-400)
I've just started doing the local FBO/CFI thing described above for an (extended) flight refresh and then an IPC. (Also networking to find a local BE-400 operator who might appreciate right-seat services.) This GA path might be much (?) cheaper in the long run, but it's gonna take a few months to get there. Wondering if self-funding one of the ATP-CTP courses or even one of these 737 Type Rating courses might be a more efficient way to get current and (especially) look better on airline applications sooner. (None of my flight time was Part 121, as I was on the panel that whole time...) As a vet, also curious if GI Bill could fund it? I'm new to the GA world and enjoying it, but wondering if it's really the most efficient way, for me, now, to gain currency that's relevant to an airline application (and to prep for an interview that includes a sim check..) Any advice much appreciated. |
Originally Posted by ThumbsUp
(Post 3601950)
You could probably apply to a regional and get hired immediately by doing nothing. With a little recency, you’d be hired by a legacy.
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Originally Posted by ExperimentalAB
(Post 3601964)
Just get enough recent experience to mitigate any risk of a pink slip!
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Originally Posted by captjns
(Post 3602244)
Recency of experience is essential prior to training. Airlines and 142 operations are not in existence to provide instrument training nor using valuable simulator time to practice the 4 fundamentals of flight.
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Originally Posted by BStill
(Post 3602391)
Certainly agree, but feels like a catch-22 for me in my situation right now. Sound like you would you recommend that I just take the time and spend the money on time-re-building in GA aircraft for a while for now, before investing in a "practice" ATP-CTP course or a type course?
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Originally Posted by freezingflyboy
(Post 1893904)
Does your heart drop every time the phone rings like mine does!? :D
Seriously though, I agree. I've gotten used to it. Doesn't make it any less demoralizing though! Cheers. |
Not to dash your hopes, but Continental has temporarily suspended hiring.
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Originally Posted by JohnBurke
(Post 3602747)
Not to dash your hopes, but Continental has temporarily suspended hiring.
Guess I need to go to plan b. |
Originally Posted by JohnBurke
(Post 3602747)
Not to dash your hopes, but Continental has temporarily suspended hiring.
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Originally Posted by BStill
(Post 3602391)
Certainly agree, but feels like a catch-22 for me in my situation right now. Sound like you would you recommend that I just take the time and spend the money on time-re-building in GA aircraft for a while for now, before investing in a "practice" ATP-CTP course or a type course?
Put in an app at every company you want to work for and once you update it with your new RJ type rating calls will start to come in. you’ve only got about 12-13 years available to work in this industry so taking the slow and cautious route may be accepting the risk of being forever junior. |
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