Recency/Currency
05-28-2014 | 02:13 PM
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Recency/Currency
I retired from the AF in 2012 from a desk job. I was wondering if anyone knows what quality and quantity of recency/currency was required/desired for legacy and cargo companies.
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05-28-2014 | 02:22 PM
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I have a USAF friend who retired this year after not flying for about 4 years. I think he had more time than you, but he got hired by Sky West and another commuter (can't remember which) within a month or two of applying. I don't know if they're still hiring.
He was getting no looks from the majors at all, but the commuters snapped him up quickly. He's planning to get a year or two of currency and 121 experience and then try for the majors.
Probably not what you wanted to hear, but the good news is they really liked his military flying/leadership qualities.
He was getting no looks from the majors at all, but the commuters snapped him up quickly. He's planning to get a year or two of currency and 121 experience and then try for the majors.
Probably not what you wanted to hear, but the good news is they really liked his military flying/leadership qualities.
05-28-2014 | 03:02 PM
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I have a USAF friend who retired this year after not flying for about 4 years. I think he had more time than you, but he got hired by Sky West and another commuter (can't remember which) within a month or two of applying. I don't know if they're still hiring.
He was getting no looks from the majors at all, but the commuters snapped him up quickly. He's planning to get a year or two of currency and 121 experience and then try for the majors.
Probably not what you wanted to hear, but the good news is they really liked his military flying/leadership qualities.
He was getting no looks from the majors at all, but the commuters snapped him up quickly. He's planning to get a year or two of currency and 121 experience and then try for the majors.
Probably not what you wanted to hear, but the good news is they really liked his military flying/leadership qualities.
05-28-2014 | 04:36 PM
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Get on with a commuter and apply with the majors as soon as you finish IOE. You'll be current.
No point in waiting X months or Y hours at the regional before you apply to the majors. It might be X+, 2X, or more before a major calls you.
No point in waiting X months or Y hours at the regional before you apply to the majors. It might be X+, 2X, or more before a major calls you.
Last edited by Sliceback; 05-28-2014 at 04:38 PM. Reason: Added "or Y...." Statement
05-28-2014 | 04:58 PM
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This for sure! My bud's doing exactly as you say. Get a job. Get current and apply everywhere.
05-28-2014 | 05:47 PM
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You'll understand the civilian or 121 world better once you start flying for the regional. Will having that experience make the difference in the interview at a major? Who knows? Will it hurt? No.
05-28-2014 | 06:27 PM
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Either way, it will get you current. Regionals are probably about the only aviation employers which will hire somebody who's years out of currency.
05-29-2014 | 04:38 AM
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Hoping that a major airline calls you, when you're 4-5 yrs non current, is a low probability position.
Timing is on your side since regionals are struggling to find candidates due to the 1500 hr rule. Good luck.
