Guard to the Regionals
07-08-2018, 04:55 AM
#21
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Originally Posted by GuardMafia
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'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?
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.
07-08-2018, 05:38 AM
#22
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Originally Posted by Sliceback
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.
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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07-08-2018, 09:44 AM
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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.
07-08-2018, 11:27 AM
#24
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Originally Posted by Sliceback
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.
07-08-2018, 10:52 PM
#25
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Originally Posted by GuardMafia
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'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?
07-10-2018, 08:05 AM
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Originally Posted by trip
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.
07-18-2018, 04:32 AM
#28
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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.
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.
07-18-2018, 06:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Typical Human
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.
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.
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.
07-18-2018, 08:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Typical Human
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.
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.
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