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skylover 05-12-2012 07:33 AM
Regional FO -> Mainline FO directly?
 
Stupid question: could a regional FO technically move directly up to a mainline without becoming a regional Captain first? Or is it an "unwritten rule" that you have to make it to regional Captain before getting accepted by a mainline?

Thanks :)

BlueMoon 05-12-2012 07:40 AM
I know a few people who have done that.

What 05-12-2012 07:43 AM
Originally Posted by skylover (Post 1186765)
Stupid question: could a regional FO technically move directly up to a mainline without becoming a regional Captain first? Or is it an "unwritten rule" that you have to make it to regional Captain before getting accepted by a mainline?

Thanks :)
Minimums are minimums, if no TPiC is required and you meet the minimums there you go, but a pilot who has been a captain, check airman or instructor should have more experience than the average regional FO and thus gets hired!!! The whole point of the 1,000 T-PIC requirement is to weed down the possible applicants. Now Virgin and JetBlue don't require you to have T-PIc and have been hiring regional FO! The legacy carriers haven't done serious hiring since 9/11 so it will be interesting to see what their requirements will be but initially expect the 1,000 hr requirement to be there!

DeadStick 05-12-2012 07:43 AM
Happens all the time. In my observation it helps to be a badass or a minority, ideally a badass minority...

Network, network, network, volunteer, join professional associations, and never get too comfortable.

skylover 05-12-2012 07:46 AM
That's what I thought. For example, here is what Delta has to say:
Flight Time Requirements

  • Minimum of 1,200 hours of total documented flight time
  • Minimum of 1,000 hours of fixed wing turboprop or turbofan time
When evaluating the flight time of applicants meeting the basic qualifications, consideration will be given to, among other things, quality, quantity, recency, and verifiability of training; complexity of aircraft flown; types of flight operations; and hours flown as PIC in turbine powered aircraft. Applicants invited to interview must provide appropriate documentation of all flight hours.

rickair7777 05-12-2012 07:47 AM
Originally Posted by skylover (Post 1186779)
That's what I thought. For example, here is what Delta has to say:

Delta will hire regional FO's, but you will need to be well connected, or affirmative-action eligible.

atooraya 05-12-2012 08:07 AM
People are being ridiculous in this thread.....

They seem to forget that if you have a relative who is a line pilot, or especially somewhere in the training/management department, you're golden for that major.

yeah sure 05-12-2012 08:11 AM
My father is a senior Delta pilot, hasn't helped me a bit and I have more than enough hours to go.

lolwut 05-12-2012 08:32 AM
With the right connections and a good bit of luck, even the most unqualified pilots can find themselves at mainline... passing up much more qualified aviators in the process. It really is unfortunate.

Senior Skipper 05-12-2012 08:34 AM
Originally Posted by yeah sure (Post 1186795)
My father is a senior Delta pilot, hasn't helped me a bit and I have more than enough hours to go.
You have the PIC time?


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