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Sliceback 07-08-2018 04:55 AM
Originally Posted by GuardMafia (Post 2629944)
Piggybacking off of this:

I'm a Guard heavy dude coming off of seasoning orders as well. Living in FL, Silver seems like a great gig due to the fact of no commuting... but does turboprop time look bad in the eyes of a Legacy carrier vs having to commute to fly an RJ?
Turboprops are fine. Upgrading and grabbing 121 TPIC is probably the next biggest resume bump out there after you get 121 on your resume. The next bump would be mil IP.

Here's another consideration - fly Silver for a 1000 hrs. If a rapid upgrade isn't available take your 1000 hrs 121 and get a DEC job at a different commuter. It might be worth doing even if you upgrade at Silver if you're willing to take the pain of commuting hoping that another 121 Captain job, and type rating, might generate the final point that gets your resume reviewed.

GuardMafia 07-08-2018 05:38 AM
Originally Posted by Sliceback (Post 2630031)
Turboprops are fine. Upgrading and grabbing 121 TPIC is probably the next biggest resume bump out there after you get 121 on your resume. The next bump would be mil IP.



Here's another consideration - fly Silver for a 1000 hrs. If a rapid upgrade isn't available take your 1000 hrs 121 and get a DEC job at a different commuter. It might be worth doing even if you upgrade at Silver if you're willing to take the pain of commuting hoping that another 121 Captain job, and type rating, might generate the final point that gets your resume reviewed.


That’s a very good point that I didn’t think about. Thank you!


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AirBear 07-08-2018 09:44 AM
Do a lot of research on Silver before going there. I don't know how they are now but as of a few years ago they were on NetJet's no-fly list due to safety concerns. Pretty bad when a 2500 pilot operation like NetJets won't put their pilots on a certain airline when trying to position them to their jet.

rickair7777 07-08-2018 11:27 AM
Originally Posted by Sliceback (Post 2630031)
Turboprops are fine. Upgrading and grabbing 121 TPIC is probably the next biggest resume bump out there after you get 121 on your resume. The next bump would be mil IP.
Turboprops are most likely fine for a mil heavy guy who needs some TT padding, 121, or TPIC. It's not going to be so great for a pure civilian trying to get to the majors, too many RJ guys out there who can fly a jet for sure.

NewType 07-08-2018 10:52 PM
Originally Posted by GuardMafia (Post 2629944)
Piggybacking off of this:

I'm a Guard heavy dude coming off of seasoning orders as well. Living in FL, Silver seems like a great gig due to the fact of no commuting... but does turboprop time look bad in the eyes of a Legacy carrier vs having to commute to fly an RJ?
I think you would be fine with Silver, plus the flying they do sounds like a lot of fun!

trip 07-10-2018 07:31 AM
The old Gulfstream international, anyone who's been around a few years knows all to well. Google it. I'd be real careful with this one, just because it's more convenient might not make it a good choice.

rickair7777 07-10-2018 08:05 AM
Originally Posted by trip (Post 2631513)
The old Gulfstream international, anyone who's been around a few years knows all to well. Google it. I'd be real careful with this one, just because it's more convenient might not make it a good choice.
Yeah, there is that. There are some old school civilians who harbor a strong "dis-taste" for GIA pay-to-play pilots. Also GIA alumni have featured in some notorious accidents. I can't imagine they still do pay-to-play in this market, and none of that should apply to an ex-mil pilot, but I'd still probably do the research before you go.

Typical Human 07-18-2018 04:32 AM
Another piggy back:

For someone who just got hired at a regional with 1500TT, but expecting to get an ANG heavy slot soon, does anyone think the Majors will be quicker to hire with the combination of 121/Mil rather than staying civilian route?

It does not affect the decision just curious about how it may be seen and hoping it can shave off a few years.

Sliceback 07-18-2018 06:11 AM
Originally Posted by Typical Human (Post 2637217)
Another piggy back:

For someone who just got hired at a regional with 1500TT, but expecting to get an ANG heavy slot soon, does anyone think the Majors will be quicker to hire with the combination of 121/Mil rather than staying civilian route?

It does not affect the decision just curious about how it may be seen and hoping it can shave off a few years.
Mil/civ is better. But how much civilian time will be traded until your available for the majors? That's the trade. If you were a regional Captain with 5,000 hrs it might delay your getting hired. With 1,500 hrs the military training period probably won't delay your transition to the majors.

If you get breaks in training, and come off orders, I'd go back to your regional and fly for the couple of weeks between military schools.

Otterbox 07-18-2018 08:06 AM
Originally Posted by Typical Human (Post 2637217)
Another piggy back:

For someone who just got hired at a regional with 1500TT, but expecting to get an ANG heavy slot soon, does anyone think the Majors will be quicker to hire with the combination of 121/Mil rather than staying civilian route?

It does not affect the decision just curious about how it may be seen and hoping it can shave off a few years.
Yes........


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