Too early to apply?
08-28-2013 | 12:17 PM
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Too early to apply?
Hello all, new guy here. I'm a military pilot rapidly approaching retirement. I just completed my ATP, my Class I is next week and then I'm ready to hit submit on my airline apps. My question is, is it too early for me to be applying? I'll hit 20 years in Jan but a few, albeit waiverable, ADSC's stand in my way. Worst case scenario is that I'm about a year away from being able to start terminal leave. Any advice is greatly appreciated.
08-28-2013 | 01:28 PM
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08-28-2013 | 02:03 PM
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I put mine in at the 14 month point from going on terminal--may 2014. Airline apps is the easiest to monitor/update so pay the money. Other sites (Spirit, VA, Atlas, Frontier, US Air) are all different. The extra time, money, and effort could easily pay off. Some of my friends have gotten calls as early as 6 months out, others didn't get any hits until they went on terminal so it varies based on circumstances. Get ready/study for interview and keep networking for recommendations. Lots of good advice here and many of us going through the same scenario. Good luck!
08-29-2013 | 08:26 AM
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While perfect timing is all but unattainable and too early leads to spinning your wheels some, too late can be a huge PITY.
08-30-2013 | 03:38 AM
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Hello all, new guy here. I'm a military pilot rapidly approaching retirement. I just completed my ATP, my Class I is next week and then I'm ready to hit submit on my airline apps. My question is, is it too early for me to be applying? I'll hit 20 years in Jan but a few, albeit waiverable, ADSC's stand in my way. Worst case scenario is that I'm about a year away from being able to start terminal leave. Any advice is greatly appreciated.
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