Barring some kind of national catastrophe, the hiring at the regional level isn't slowing down anytime soon. I wouldn't worry too much about that part. There is a pretty big gap in regional airlines' QoL and pay right now though. Do your homework on the airlines you apply/interview with, and understand that the interviewers/recruiters themselves usually aren't a great source of unbiased information.
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Originally Posted by awise16
(Post 2530371)
I’ve been out of the flying game for 4 years and am wanting to get back into it. I have been working as a documentation and training manager and operations supervisor in the oil and gas industry and have recently started picking up flight instructing to get some currency back. I have around 1400 hours and almost qualify for a restricted ATP (obtainaining my multi time now/MEI) I have a CFI/II and multi commercial.
One of my question for you all is how much weight, if any, does non flying experience hold on a regional airline application. Any thoughts would be appreciated. How important is recency to the regionals? Should I wait to apply until I have the restricted ATP mins met (my remaining multi time) or should I apply right away? Should I instruct for more time to build more recency or does it matter. I know this is a lot of questions and appreciate any help. Best wishes on getting back in the saddle. |
My experience
I got on with Endeavor after being on the sidelines driving a semi for almost five years. I went to the local airport and flew around in a 172 for 6 hours, got a BFR/IPC signoff from an instructor and interviewed in December. I have 4000 hours total time, 3 Jet type ratings, and 5 years of 121 flying before my flying break though, so that may have made a difference. 24 days till I start class!!
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Passing the MEI add on will probably help offset the lack of hours in the last 6/12 months.
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Originally Posted by awise16
(Post 2530403)
Although unlikely, endeavor and envoy up top. After that I’d was thinking skywest, expressjet, republic, compass. The possible Houston base with Mesa is attractive (I live 20 mins from IAH), but apparently their rep isn’t great.
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Originally Posted by UNDGUY
(Post 2530678)
I got on with Endeavor after being on the sidelines driving a semi for almost five years. I went to the local airport and flew around in a 172 for 6 hours, got a BFR/IPC signoff from an instructor and interviewed in December. I have 4000 hours total time, 3 Jet type ratings, and 5 years of 121 flying before my flying break though, so that may have made a difference. 24 days till I start class!!
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Thank you all for your input. It has been very helpful and I hope to join you all soon.
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Originally Posted by awise16
(Post 2530853)
Congratulations on getting on with EDV! Since my flying break was almost as long as yours and I have far fewer hours and no 121 exp, I’m sure it limits me a little more than yourself. My plan is to get my MEI and start taking students to knock some of the rust off so I don’t make a fool of myself come interview and training time.
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Originally Posted by awise16
(Post 2530853)
Congratulations on getting on with EDV! Since my flying break was almost as long as yours and I have far fewer hours and no 121 exp, I’m sure it limits me a little more than yourself. My plan is to get my MEI and start taking students to knock some of the rust off so I don’t make a fool of myself come interview and training time.
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Originally Posted by DarkSideMoon
(Post 2530417)
Definitely be sure to do your research. You could probably get on easily at any of those except endeavor. I would *not* go to expressjet though.
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