Originally Posted by Ethan826

Hi, apologies if this has been asked and answered a zillion times; I couldn't find it.

My flight experience is all from 15 years ago: ERAU grad, Gold Seal CFI/CFII/MEI, assistant chief at a 141 school etc. I changed careers since, largely because of family duties, but never stopped dreaming of airline flying. With no more diapers to change and the kids all in school, I'm grateful and humbled that my family is encouraging me to get back in.

My plan is to do a Flight Review, IPC, and fly enough to feel proficient, likely with some additional instrument work in an FTD.

What I'm uncertain of is whether there are any unpublicized requirements for experience in the last 6 or 12 months or similar. I'm in the NC Triangle and so will likely target the wholly owneds for American with the notion of getting based in Charlotte one day.

I'd be grateful for any advice on this. Thanks very much!

Originally Posted by Otterbox

Regionals usually look for 25-50hrs in the past 12 months.

Originally Posted by rickair7777

I know people hired with 50 hours in the last 12 *years*.