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01-28-2017 | 07:00 AM

#2381

Hurondriver

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Ok didn't think of it that way. Thanks.

01-28-2017 | 07:36 AM

#2382

John Carr

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Originally Posted by DrunkIrishman

A type rating is only worth buying if the company you are applying to requires it. You need time on type to make it valuable otherwise.

I'd add ONLY if they agree to intverview you.

Plenty of dudes bought a 73 type hoping for SW when it was super competitive to NEVER get a call.....

01-31-2017 | 05:25 PM

#2383

TheFREDguy

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Hurondriver

I was looking to get the opinion of the new hires (especially military) on going to get a 737 NG type or possibly Airbus 320 rating to set myself apart. My targeted companies United, Delta, Southwest, and Fedex.

Is it worth it in today's hiring environment to use my benefits for the type to maybe get in sooner or just wait it out? If so 737NG or Airbus 320? Lastly recommendations, I'm currently looking at CPT (crew pilot training).

ATP, CFII, MEI
BE200 Type (Army C-12)
3300TT
2300 Mult-eng Turbine
1000 TPIC
120 Instructor
All military time
Bachelor's in Business

Not required, and will not really highlight your app. This was confirmed by UAL at their mil event 10 Nov 16. They will put you through training as required depending on the equipment you pick/get assigned, which is an unknown until your indoc. You could get any one of their numerous airframes and so this will negate your 737 type...one caveat may be SWA, which is exclusive 737 fleet. Two friends of mine said it helped in that company. Both were military. Cheers!

02-03-2017 | 10:56 AM

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thatoneguy

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Originally Posted by CODs4ever

PS....some regionals now pay new hires more than several of the LCCs (no secret there).

This is terrible advice. First year pay might be slightly higher, but in the event you get stuck you'll be much happier at any ULCC than a regional FO making 39 bucks an hour.

02-03-2017 | 05:40 PM

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SuperAerobat

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Originally Posted by thatoneguy

This is terrible advice. First year pay might be slightly higher, but in the event you get stuck you'll be much happier at any ULCC than a regional FO making 39 bucks an hour.

^ +1 Completely agree

02-05-2017 | 01:41 PM

#2386

BoeingBus

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737 A320 Type

If your in the market for a 737 or A320 type reach out and ill try to get you a good price... I do alot of type training.

02-07-2017 | 08:11 AM

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KC135

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Quote:

Originally Posted by thatoneguy

This is terrible advice. First year pay might be slightly higher, but in the event you get stuck you'll be much happier at any ULCC than a regional FO making 39 bucks an hour.

Agreed. That guy gave probably the worst advice I've ever seen on this forum.

02-07-2017 | 10:23 AM

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CODs4ever

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Quote:

Originally Posted by KC135

Agreed. That guy gave probably the worst advice I've ever seen on this forum.

You may have misinterpreted what I said. I did not tell him to avoid the LCCs. My advice was simply that if he was looking to get hired somewhere without delay and build 121 time...go to one of the higher paying regionals as they pay halfway decent. And BTW not every regional will you be stuck as an FO forever. Was just pointing out some regionals pay better than some ULCCs for first year.

By all means...if he can get hired at a ULCC quickly, then go there and build experience. Next time I'll be more clear to avoid putting out "the worst advice ever seen."

02-07-2017 | 11:55 AM

#2389

Hossharris

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Delta!

Lu-txo

02-09-2017 | 05:28 PM

#2390

TheFREDguy

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Delta CJO in October 2016 - Indoc Feb 2017.

3200 TT
1500 PIC (540 as IP in C-21 and C-5)
3150 Multi-Eng / Turbine
Assistant Dir. of Ops
Masters (1 complete, 1 in progress)

OBAP Fall 2016
3 internal rec emails
June 2016 app published
Sept 2016 interview invite
Oct 2016 interview
Cage-Marshall prep services

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