Flight Currency
07-02-2015 | 05:41 AM
#33
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Hi all:
Long time lurker but first time poster.
Question: I'm getting ready to retire (30 years), but my last 8 years have been in non-flying staff jobs in DC. Stayed in for the family stability in DC. Anyway, I know airlines like to see recent flight currency, so, my question is should I get a 737 type rating to both get my flight currency and use as an ATP refresher course?
Or should I go the regional route first for 121 experience and currency?
My creds: Military, 3600 TT, 3400 PIC ME Jet, ex-squadron CO, safety officer, ATP AMEL.
Thanks.
Long time lurker but first time poster.
Question: I'm getting ready to retire (30 years), but my last 8 years have been in non-flying staff jobs in DC. Stayed in for the family stability in DC. Anyway, I know airlines like to see recent flight currency, so, my question is should I get a 737 type rating to both get my flight currency and use as an ATP refresher course?
Or should I go the regional route first for 121 experience and currency?
My creds: Military, 3600 TT, 3400 PIC ME Jet, ex-squadron CO, safety officer, ATP AMEL.
Thanks.
If staying in the DC area remains important, Air Wisconsin, TransStates, CommutAir (sp?) have DCA/IAD crew bases. In addition to DCA, AW has PHL and ORF crew bases.
PSA would probably hire someone with your experience. I know a retired AF F-16 pilot who had the same situation you described. He was hired there so he could regain currency and get 121 time. He planned on a short stay at PSA.
Renting to get IFR currency and ME currency would be helpful if you go the regional route. When I was in the VaARNG, I flew out of the Quantico flying club but hear it's no longer in operation. Does Andrews still have a flying club?
07-02-2015 | 06:11 AM
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Retired ARNG here.
If staying in the DC area remains important, Air Wisconsin, TransStates, CommutAir (sp?) have DCA/IAD crew bases. In addition to DCA, AW has PHL and ORF crew bases.
PSA would probably hire someone with your experience. I know a retired AF F-16 pilot who had the same situation you described. He was hired there so he could regain currency and get 121 time. He planned on a short stay at PSA.
Renting to get IFR currency and ME currency would be helpful if you go the regional route. When I was in the VaARNG, I flew out of the Quantico flying club but hear it's no longer in operation. Does Andrews still have a flying club?
If staying in the DC area remains important, Air Wisconsin, TransStates, CommutAir (sp?) have DCA/IAD crew bases. In addition to DCA, AW has PHL and ORF crew bases.
PSA would probably hire someone with your experience. I know a retired AF F-16 pilot who had the same situation you described. He was hired there so he could regain currency and get 121 time. He planned on a short stay at PSA.
Renting to get IFR currency and ME currency would be helpful if you go the regional route. When I was in the VaARNG, I flew out of the Quantico flying club but hear it's no longer in operation. Does Andrews still have a flying club?
07-04-2015 | 07:26 AM
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A good friend of mine just got a call from Delta for an interview. He hasn't flown in over 2 years. His record is immaculate: IP in the Viper in 1 year, DFC in OIF Shock and Awe, and graduated fighter squadron commander (and letter of recommendation from me, I think that's what did it 
).
Not sure if it was his outstanding credentials or a change in policy that initiated the interview, but definitely a step in the right direction. BTW, not only did he get the email invite but he's not even available until November.
). Not sure if it was his outstanding credentials or a change in policy that initiated the interview, but definitely a step in the right direction. BTW, not only did he get the email invite but he's not even available until November.
07-04-2015 | 07:53 AM
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A good friend of mine just got a call from Delta for an interview. He hasn't flown in over 2 years. His record is immaculate: IP in the Viper in 1 year, DFC in OIF Shock and Awe, and graduated fighter squadron commander (and letter of recommendation from me, I think that's what did it ).
Not sure if it was his outstanding credentials or a change in policy that initiated the interview, but definitely a step in the right direction. BTW, not only did he get the email invite but he's not even available until November.
). Not sure if it was his outstanding credentials or a change in policy that initiated the interview, but definitely a step in the right direction. BTW, not only did he get the email invite but he's not even available until November.
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