trying to get on with CAL
04-19-2006 | 06:01 PM
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trying to get on with CAL
im trying to get on with CAL a senior pilot already walked my stuff in to a C.P. and the only complaint was that i dont have alot of PIC turbine i was a captain in a brasilia 400 hrs and a king air 100 hrs im an F.O in a CRJ with an airline that is going no where but in CH.11 do i go to mesa as a street captain, suck it up gamble to get into CAL or any other carrier for that fact
any CAL guys out there that might know what the guys hiring would think of that. the way i look at its a humbling way to a lateral move for a promise to jump forward.
any CAL guys out there that might know what the guys hiring would think of that. the way i look at its a humbling way to a lateral move for a promise to jump forward.
04-19-2006 | 09:20 PM
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You need 1000 PIC Turbine time to be competitive at CAL. If your goal is to work for CAL, go to where you can get your time the fastest. If where you are at is not getting you closer to where you want to be, you probably shouldn't stay there. Ask your pilot friend to talk to his CP and ask specifically what you need to be called for an interview. Once you know for sure what you need - go get it. Good Luck!
04-19-2006 | 11:01 PM
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I noticed the CAL minimum alternate requirement is 500 PIC (doesn't say turbine) plus 500 SIC in turbojet.
Have any of you heard of someone getting hired on with these minimums?
Also, CAL doesn't care what kind of turbine PIC you have do they? (Beech 1900, Brazilia, Dash-8, RJ)?
Have any of you heard of someone getting hired on with these minimums?
Also, CAL doesn't care what kind of turbine PIC you have do they? (Beech 1900, Brazilia, Dash-8, RJ)?
04-20-2006 | 08:34 AM
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We just had a guy from TSA get hired at CAL with less than 300 hours PIC in the J41. Probably has 1500-1800 SIC in the J41, but NO jet time. From what I hear, he didn't have the time to even upgrade on the jet. Apparently he had a couple of CAL captains working it for him. He is not your average white guy.
Don't get me wrong, He is an outstanding and outgoing guy; he flew as an FO with me. I think if you know the right people, nothing matters.
GOOD LUCK JH, hook me up!!
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Don't get me wrong, He is an outstanding and outgoing guy; he flew as an FO with me. I think if you know the right people, nothing matters.
GOOD LUCK JH, hook me up!!
PtP
04-20-2006 | 10:15 AM
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Originally Posted by ShortBus_Driver
I noticed the CAL minimum alternate requirement is 500 PIC (doesn't say turbine) plus 500 SIC in turbojet.
Have any of you heard of someone getting hired on with these minimums?
Also, CAL doesn't care what kind of turbine PIC you have do they? (Beech 1900, Brazilia, Dash-8, RJ)?
Have any of you heard of someone getting hired on with these minimums?
Also, CAL doesn't care what kind of turbine PIC you have do they? (Beech 1900, Brazilia, Dash-8, RJ)?
04-20-2006 | 01:43 PM
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Originally Posted by ShortBus_Driver
Well, my girlfriend works there but she's a FA. Does that count? I'm still working on the golf buddies....
Good Pacin/movie quote by the way. "CAUSE SHE'S GOT A GREAT A$$, AND YOU GOT YOUR HEAD........ALL THE WAY UP IT!"
04-22-2006 | 06:41 PM
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I don't think so!
Originally Posted by dojetdriver
Thet have hired alot of guys with no turbine PIC. Did you intern there? Does you mom/dad/brother/sister/neighbor/accountant/golf buddy/mistress/wife/girlfriend work there?
Where did you get your information about Continental hiring "alot of guys" with no turbine PIC. I have very good access to who is getting hired and their qualifications and I can tell you categorically that your statement is incorrect. Are there exceptions? Probably a few, but the numbers are extremely small. Let me again say how important the 1000 hours of turbine PIC time is. Turbojet time is preferred but a strong candidate can get in the interview pile with Turboprop only time.
04-22-2006 | 09:00 PM
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Originally Posted by dojetdriver
Good Pacin/movie quote by the way. "CAUSE SHE'S GOT A GREAT A$$, AND YOU GOT YOUR HEAD........ALL THE WAY UP IT!"
Hey CALCAPT:
I'm working on getting on with Continental (eventually). I've got my app in there, but need to work on my PIC time. I currently have about 1500 hrs. SIC in a regional jet, and I'm thinking of taking an immediate upgrade to CA in a turboprop to get the needed PIC. Or my alternative is to wait for another 10 months and upgrade in the jet. Do you think the turboprop upgrade is a good move? Will it hurt me applying to CNTNL with Turboprop PIC since I have a good number of turbojet SIC hours to complement it? Finally, do you know any CNTNL pilots looking for a golf caddy?
04-22-2006 | 09:32 PM
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PIC time
Originally Posted by ShortBus_Driver
Man I love that movie. Yes, this is another one of my favorite quotes, my room mate and I often yell out, "CAUSE SHE'S GOT A GREAT ASS!" in our best Al Pacino voice when discussing females.
Hey CALCAPT:
I'm working on getting on with Continental (eventually). I've got my app in there, but need to work on my PIC time. I currently have about 1500 hrs. SIC in a regional jet, and I'm thinking of taking an immediate upgrade to CA in a turboprop to get the needed PIC. Or my alternative is to wait for another 10 months and upgrade in the jet. Do you think the turboprop upgrade is a good move? Will it hurt me applying to CNTNL with Turboprop PIC since I have a good number of turbojet SIC hours to complement it? Finally, do you know any CNTNL pilots looking for a golf caddy?
Hey CALCAPT:
I'm working on getting on with Continental (eventually). I've got my app in there, but need to work on my PIC time. I currently have about 1500 hrs. SIC in a regional jet, and I'm thinking of taking an immediate upgrade to CA in a turboprop to get the needed PIC. Or my alternative is to wait for another 10 months and upgrade in the jet. Do you think the turboprop upgrade is a good move? Will it hurt me applying to CNTNL with Turboprop PIC since I have a good number of turbojet SIC hours to complement it? Finally, do you know any CNTNL pilots looking for a golf caddy?
Take the immediate CA upgrade - no question! Additional turbojet SIC time is not what you need. 10 months of PIC time is 700 to 800 hours. In one year you may be able to move back to the jet as a captain, but you will have a great start on that very important PIC time. I would be happy to discuss the caddy issue with you if you give me a way to contact you off this forum. I can't PM you until you have 25 posts.
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