MIL flight time conversion on FDX app?
 

A quick poll from the MIL bubbas: Any gouge on whether to use the CIV .2/sortie conversion on app/resume or not? Have you heard whether it's factor when your well over the TT and jet PIC mins (Ex PIC 4300 converted vs 3700 mil)?

I know SWA's profile uses the "recommend" term but nothing on FDX.

Thanks!

I think you're reading too much into it. Mil time needs the adjustment to provide an accurate comparison to civilian time. Levels the playing field - nothing more, nothing less.

You're not going to get turned down for using it - you might go behind the few thousand guys with more than 3700 and less than 4300 hours if you don't. JMO Good Luck.

From the question section on the FedEx site:

Q: Can I use a conversion factor when determining flight time accumulated in the military?

A: Yes. You may add a plus (.2) per sortie factor to your flight times. Please note that this conversion factor is applied to each sortie not to total time.

Alderdriver, I think read your answer as: "The difference between 3700 and 4300 PIC will most likely have no effect on whether an interview is granted since it's well above the mins...it's the other stuff". So what's the magical other stuff? (IP time, squadron command, etc???)

No. That was not the intent of my post.

I don't have my finger anywhere near the pulse of hiring decisions and who gets an interview - so my opinion on the "other stuff" probably isn't worth typing.

All I was trying to say is: I don't think it is viewed as a "negative" if someone applies a military conversion to their time. I think it's expected because it IS military time (t/o to landing and not block to block).

Hours aren't the whole picture, that is true. However, I'm sure it plays into some part of the overall picture. With the competition as high as it is, I wouldn't overlook any opportunity to strengthen your position.

awesome, thanks for the clarification. Appreciate it.

Flight Time Conversion
 

This is straight from the Pilot Credentials website:

Q: Can I use a conversion factor when determining flight time accumulated in the military?

A: Yes. You may add a plus (.2) per sortie factor to your flight times. Please note that this conversion factor is applied to each sortie not to total time.

I have flown heavy aircraft for the Air Force my 20 year career, but I still added the .2 conversion. It only added a few hundered hours.

Just my .02 cents.

However, if you fly at UPT bases or in a fighter squadron, the number will be more significant compared to your total time. 20 1.1's vs 3 8 hour sorties the .2 adds up. After it is all said and done, I don't think it is looked down on or highly recommended. I think it just helps some hit the min to have a hat in the ring. Believe it or not, the people processing the information will look to see if you checked the container whether you applied it or not. So let your best judgement prevail and good luck!