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07-16-2014 | 05:49 PM
#841
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Actually you CAN get an interview with just your ATP written. You HAVE to look up the requirements for each airline and the mimium requirements. Airlines that I have looked at REQUIRE a first class medical (kind of a rule) and many ONLY require the written, but some require you to have your cert too. Look it up for the airline you are applying to.
07-16-2014 | 08:16 PM
#842
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From: A320/ A321 CA
While it depends on the airline (Delta requires a degree), I'd say right now not so good, since the hiring has just started in earnest and the carriers can pick and choose. In a couple of years, though, as things ramp up, I'd imagine you'd have a good chance at several majors or LCCs. Good luck!
I don't know what it takes.
I have:
11000+ TT
2500 JET PIC
A320 Type
INTL experience
4 yr Degree (Riddle)
3 internal LOR's plus one from a CP.
1st class medical.
Clean record.
Haven't heard a peep.
Trent
07-17-2014 | 07:33 AM
#843
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From: Taxi Driver
Hang in there, Trent, you will with those quals. The cork has just popped on hiring. I'd be surprised if you weren't called in the near future. Good luck!
07-17-2014 | 08:52 PM
#845
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07-18-2014 | 08:54 AM
#846
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From: A320 FO
Would I have a chance?
Hello
I've been flying 135 for 10 years. Most of my career the major airlines have not been hiring. That has changed, finally, and I'm thinking about my chances in the 121 world. Since I've been flying 135 for a while I make ok money, wife, kid, etc. So regional job/pay is not something I'd like to do unless I have to. My question is do I have a chance of getting hired with a major airline in the next 2-3 years with no 121 time?
My qualifications:
7000 TT
3500 Turbine PIC
1100 Jet PIC
4000 multiengine
Currently flying a CE560 for a charter company as captain and have been captain for 7 years.
I will finish my BS in aviation this time next year.
I've been flying 135 for 10 years. Most of my career the major airlines have not been hiring. That has changed, finally, and I'm thinking about my chances in the 121 world. Since I've been flying 135 for a while I make ok money, wife, kid, etc. So regional job/pay is not something I'd like to do unless I have to. My question is do I have a chance of getting hired with a major airline in the next 2-3 years with no 121 time?
My qualifications:
7000 TT
3500 Turbine PIC
1100 Jet PIC
4000 multiengine
Currently flying a CE560 for a charter company as captain and have been captain for 7 years.
I will finish my BS in aviation this time next year.
07-18-2014 | 09:02 AM
#847
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Posts: 419
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From: Taxi Driver
Hello
I've been flying 135 for 10 years. Most of my career the major airlines have not been hiring. That has changed, finally, and I'm thinking about my chances in the 121 world. Since I've been flying 135 for a while I make ok money, wife, kid, etc. So regional job/pay is not something I'd like to do unless I have to. My question is do I have a chance of getting hired with a major airline in the next 2-3 years with no 121 time?
My qualifications:
7000 TT
3500 Turbine PIC
1100 Jet PIC
4000 multiengine
Currently flying a CE560 for a charter company as captain and have been captain for 7 years.
I will finish my BS in aviation this time next year.
I've been flying 135 for 10 years. Most of my career the major airlines have not been hiring. That has changed, finally, and I'm thinking about my chances in the 121 world. Since I've been flying 135 for a while I make ok money, wife, kid, etc. So regional job/pay is not something I'd like to do unless I have to. My question is do I have a chance of getting hired with a major airline in the next 2-3 years with no 121 time?
My qualifications:
7000 TT
3500 Turbine PIC
1100 Jet PIC
4000 multiengine
Currently flying a CE560 for a charter company as captain and have been captain for 7 years.
I will finish my BS in aviation this time next year.
Yes, you do. Finishing the degree as soon as possible is huge, as is networking. If you have friends who will write letters of recommendation, that will move your resume into a smaller pile. AS long as there aren't any unforeseen problems (oil, Middle East, Ukraine, etc.), the majors will be hiring for quite some time due to retirements. Good luck!
07-19-2014 | 04:29 AM
#848
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From: A320 FO
Thanks Spudhauler. Has anyone seen a pilot get hired with American/USair, United or Delta with only 135 time yet? I'm thinking about applying to Spirit in order to get 121 time but only if that helps my chances significantly. I'd take a 60% pay cut if it would help me get hired at a Legacy a couple years earlier.
Thoughts?
Thoughts?
07-19-2014 | 05:28 AM
#849
Otto
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What are the chances of getting on with a Major/LLC/ Legacy without a 4 year degree. I have been a Director of Safety, Safety Officer, Line Check Airman (airplane and sim), and fleet captain for a medium size 135 outfit. 6000+ plus hours, 5000+ PIC, 4000+ turbine PIC. No jet PIC. Right now an F.O at a shrinking regional.
07-19-2014 | 03:07 PM
#850
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From: A320 FO
If you do a little searching, you'll find a huge number of threads and posts debating the merit of a degree. As far as being hired without one, it is possible but at least for now you're competing with 1 arm tied behind your back. Who can know what will happen in a year. Maybe all the guys with degrees who are competitive flying-wise will be gone and it won't matter, or maybe 10 more airliners will get shot down and we'll go into another post-911 world flying recession again. I don't think either of my examples are likely, but you can see the futility of trying to predict the future of this profession.
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