Fighter jet multiplier???
05-03-2014 | 06:55 PM
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I am currently flying F-16s and have about 900 hours. At the end of my commitment I will have flown around 1250 total hours (PIC).
I recently talked with a friend, who works on the hiring board for Delta. He told me that their minimum is 1500 hours. I asked him if I would even be granted an interview. He told me "probably not." He told me that there are tons of guys out there with 4000 multi-engine hours that will get the interview before I do.
Don't most airlines grant fighter time some sort of multiplier?
I will be taking the ATP written before 1 Aug. Just trying to see what my chances would be of getting an interview with any major to see if I can even think about getting out by summer of 2015.
Thanks in advance
I recently talked with a friend, who works on the hiring board for Delta. He told me that their minimum is 1500 hours. I asked him if I would even be granted an interview. He told me "probably not." He told me that there are tons of guys out there with 4000 multi-engine hours that will get the interview before I do.
Don't most airlines grant fighter time some sort of multiplier?
I will be taking the ATP written before 1 Aug. Just trying to see what my chances would be of getting an interview with any major to see if I can even think about getting out by summer of 2015.
Thanks in advance
05-03-2014 | 07:38 PM
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Can you even take the ATP before you have 1500 hours? I do not think the FAA considers any multiplier in order for you take it. It's been a while since I did the ATP written. . not sure if it is only good for 2 years or not. Check that out before you waste time and money taking the exam.
With 900 hours, you can get your Restricted ATP now. It's pretty much worthless to the major airlines, but once you click past 1500 hours, you can go to the FSDO and have the "Restricted" taken off your ATP and have a normal ATP certificate. Don't wait to take that written test, though. It should be good for 2 years after you pass.
Again, do this now if you haven't.
Finally, if you want out of the USAF, find a Guard or Reserve unit. A good option would be to fly T-6s with the Reserves, and build up hours that way. Fly for a regional or something and within a couple years you'll be very competitive for Delta or any of the other majors.
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