Old rusty newbie
 

I retired from the reserves in 2012 and that was my last flight. I have a civilian job that will permit me some part time work opportunities so I can afford the regionals for a few years. Just looking for an opinion of how realistic I am being.

I have about 1800 hours in the Herc and 1200 hours in H60 mostly MP in H60 and mostly CP in Herc. Last five years were all Herc hours. I have no quals except commercial helo and commercial SEL and good 3rd class med.

I am applying to regional airlines that have EWR and PHL since I'm close to both.

I appreciate all input!

I just flew with a guy that hadn’t flown in 10 years after the military. He’s still on his first year but was pretty solid actually and told me his sims went smoothly. I believe he was all fixed wing tho. But just saying lots of guys that haven’t flown in a while are jumping in. You should be looking at Piedmont Republic or Commutair. GoJet is probably getting a EWR base. Good luck

1. Go get a 1st class medical.
2. Get a year in at a regional.
3. Apply to the majors.

If you flew the Herc, take
Your military flying records with you to your local FSDO and get them to add the MEL to your commercial certificate.

Brush up on your IFR knowledge and apply to the regionals. Get current and jump ship to the first major airline that will hire you.

While you are at it have the FAA give you a civilian equivalent type rating for the Herc.

https://registry.faa.gov/TypeRatings/

You really can’t have too many type ratings...:D

Yes, get CPL AMEL and the herc type from the FAA. Additional type ratings boost your major airline app score (yes, you'd think they should already know if you list herc time but the computer won't see it that way unless you acquire and list the FAA type).

With 1800 mil FW + some 121 regional and another type you'll be off to the majors in 18 months or less. Get some professional interview prep too.

I had a buddy in class at 9E who was in a very similar situation to you: Herc driver several years removed from the cockpit. Eighteen months later, he's at the airline of his choice. Follow the rest of the advice here, and go get 'em.

I’m a Navy H60 w no fixed wing (except T34s in FS) that’s been out 10 years and looking to do the rotor transition program (for the 250mins and ME) I’ve been getting out the instrument plates , looking at “Everything explained for the professional pilot” book and listening to ATC radio to knock the rust off !!

Thinking Sky West is my number one choice here in Phoenix...


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