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11-24-2015 | 03:57 AM

#1661

PA Slammer

Guppy reserve EWR

Joined: Feb 2013

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From: 737 FO

Is she senior enough to bid weekdays, either a line or simply reserve?

11-28-2015 | 10:02 AM

#1662

armypilot

Gets Weekends Off

Joined: Jul 2015

Posts: 126

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What are my chances?

I'll be retiring from the Army late next year with 3600 TT, 2000 RW and 1600 in King Airs with 1000 of that being PIC, another 600 PIC RW. Bachelor's degree from ERAU.

I'm currently working on my resume and beginning to get myself ready for the transition. I was curious what anyone thinks my chances are for any Major or Legacy? And I am looking for extreme honesty.

Thanks.

11-28-2015 | 11:17 AM

#1663

Danodano

Line Holder

Joined: May 2015

Posts: 36

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From: C414 Corporate

Quote:

Originally Posted by armypilot

JB give you 1 for 1 on helo time!!

11-28-2015 | 01:19 PM

#1664

BeatNavy

Covfefe

Joined: Jun 2015

Posts: 3,001

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Quote:

Originally Posted by armypilot

Chances will be a whole lot better as soon as you check the 121 bucket. I know several who got a call to interview at a major during or shortly after training at a regional. Beware SWA/FDX/UPS count zero helo time. Others kind of count it, but JB likes it the most (1 for 1). You'll be a lot more competitive with a jet type and some jet/121 time IMO. With your retirement, a short stay in the regionals wouldn't be that painful if you had to. Network now, go to Vets in Blue if JB appeals to you. Currency/recency is also important if you are sitting on staff somewhere not flying much. Get your apps together...can't hurt to try.

11-28-2015 | 02:17 PM

#1665

jcountry

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Joined: May 2014

Posts: 1,681

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Quote:

Originally Posted by armypilot

I would shoot for Jetblue, spirit, and frontier first. If that works out, great! Legacies love to poach from these guys. Legacies probably would want to see some 121 time.

If not, don't hesitate to jump on a QUALITY regional. Stay away from the crappy ones, they can ruin your career.

11-28-2015 | 05:05 PM

#1666

armypilot

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Joined: Jul 2015

Posts: 126

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Thanks for the response.
Currency shouldn't be an issue as I'm currently deployed flying everyday, I'll be here till the end of March. I would be absolutely thrilled with JB if they gave me a call. I've been all over their Vets in Blue site and minimums page. I'm still a year out, but it's all I can think about or focus on.

11-28-2015 | 05:41 PM

#1667

John Carr

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Joined: Jul 2013

Posts: 5,276

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Quote:

Originally Posted by armypilot

Maybe you've read it, maybe not. But don't let a "year out" slow you down. Keep your focus NOW.

http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/mi...11-update.html

JB's process (like many others) isn't fast for many. Sure, you'll hear they "well I know a guy that filled out the application on Friday, serpareted on Monday, interviewed Tuesday, and was in class 2 weeks later". Yeah, good for THAT GUY. Those guys ARENT the norm.

JB, like others can "take their time" so to speak in the hiring process.

11-29-2015 | 10:49 AM

#1668

FlyinSailor

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Joined: Aug 2013

Posts: 39

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From: 737 FO

SWA CJO

2500 TT
1600 TPIC
1200 NATOPS and IP
* hours above are all military and no conversion
Type rating
No job fairs
Interview prep
Bachelors Degree

Looking forward to flying for SWA.

11-29-2015 | 03:47 PM

#1669

brn2fly1

Fly it like you stole it!

Joined: Feb 2010

Posts: 136

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From: 767 Captain

FedEx this past May

5700 TT
330 Mil RW
2000 Mil FW
1800 757/767 at Non-Scheduled Airline
Aircraft Comander in the AF
767 Captain at Non-Scheduled Airline
3.5 gpa
Union volunteer
Community volunteer
Military award MSM or above (it was asked on the FedEx app)
Executive Officer for an Airfield Operations Battalion

Pilot Credentials was updated at least once a month starting in summer of 2014
Received call March 26th from Recruiter/HR
Offered Interview April 2
Interviewed April 21-22, offered job that day
Class started May 18th