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Old 03-04-2023, 10:00 AM
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Originally Posted by BStill View Post
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.
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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Old 03-04-2023, 10:35 AM
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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.
Just get enough recent experience to mitigate any risk of a pink slip!
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Old 03-05-2023, 05:19 AM
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Just get enough recent experience to mitigate any risk of a pink slip!
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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Old 03-05-2023, 10:44 AM
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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.
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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Old 03-06-2023, 01:46 AM
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Originally Posted by BStill View Post
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?
If you meet the minimums, try for a 135 operation. If not… there’s pipeline flying that will work.
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Old 03-06-2023, 01:47 AM
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Does your heart drop every time the phone rings like mine does!?

Seriously though, I agree. I've gotten used to it. Doesn't make it any less demoralizing though!

Cheers.
I know this is old, but can I join the club too? Been in the short stack for Continental since the August 2005 Air Inc job fair in DCA. Still anxiously waiting...
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Old 03-06-2023, 06:34 AM
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Not to dash your hopes, but Continental has temporarily suspended hiring.
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Old 03-06-2023, 01:15 PM
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Not to dash your hopes, but Continental has temporarily suspended hiring.
Wait…what?!

Guess I need to go to plan b.
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Not to dash your hopes, but Continental has temporarily suspended hiring.
But not PanAm. They have not temporarily suspended hiring. 😂
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Old 03-09-2023, 12:40 PM
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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?
You won’t be taking the ATP-CTP course since you already have an ATP. A regional airline would undoubtedly snap you up as is, where is. The only caution I’d throw out is to get a few hours of instruction from a CFII in an aircraft with a modern glass panel to ensure your scan is up to snuff. Regional airlines specialize in turning single engine piston CFIs into airline pilots. You evidently made it through 121 training once, sucks about the furlough, so I’m sure you can do it again. However, you aren’t young and picking up new skills will be more work for you.

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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