Hey everybody! I'm new to this site but I see it is quite active and I've enjoyed reading many of the posts over the past few days so I thought I'd chime in with a question.

I meet all of Republic Airways minimums for the E-170 (1570 TT, 1380 MEL w/1350 of that Part 121). I sent my application in 9 days ago and haven't received a phone call yet. Is it common for regional carriers to wait weeks, maybe even months, for the phone call or is 9 days or so average? I'm starting to get nervous. I've read posts on here that say Republic is short on pilots and could be hiring quite a few. Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

 

The length of the wait varies so much even when you are talking about 1 company. When I applied to XJT I had an invitation to interview a couple days later. Now the wait is upwards of a month or two. Just depends on whats going on at the company. Nine days is not that long in the grand scheme of things and yet another reason not to hitch your wagon to one airline.

 

You got a part 121 job with only 220 hrs of flight time? That raises questions in my mind as a potential (and former) recruiter. It might take a bit of explaining in your cover letter to get over an initial red flag assessment...

 

I sent them a 4500TT 1800PIC Turbine (mostly Jet) 121/135 resume and they said I "didn't meet" their qualifications. Go figure..

All I can think of is that I hadn't flown in almost 2 years, as I was out making a killing in real estate so I can afford to fly for the peanuts this industry pays.

Do you think they'd hold that against me Josh? In the end, experience like that isn't erased in two years, is it?

 

Whoa, good catch Josh. I think you may be on to something...

 

CE750,

Are you current? That's the big issue. And by current I mean comparable to other applicants that are applying...

Leaving the industry and then returning can be a hurdle in the interview and application process. That's not to say that it can't be done, but you have a barrier that others don't, particularly if you left of your own accord (as opposed to being furloughed or something similar).

As a general rule, most regional airlines are looking for people that are flying around 50 or more hours a month (with minor variations for time of year if you're flight instructing). They're also looking at mult-engine proficiency. If you haven't flown a twin in a month or so (even just an hour or two), it works against you.

Finally, with an applicant that has high times, like youself, regional airlines might skip over you as being "too qualified." They are looking for people that they know will stick around for a while (as opposed to going on to a better opportunity like JetBlue or SWA or another Major). In addition, they might see you as "unmoldable", if that makes sense. They'd rather take a 1000 hr pilot with no turbine experience and train them the way that they want, rather than hire somebody that already [might] have bad habits.

 

I went to a training academy in Ft. Lauderdale that also owns their own Part 121 airline flying around Florida and the Bahamas. I finished Commercial multi with 220 hours and went directly to work for them in the E-120. I hope that's not a red flag for any reason. One of our guys went to Republic back in March '06 in the E-170....I think he had about 800 TT in the Beech 1900 and another 800 TT in the E-120.

 

WVFlyer,
Gulfstream International?

 

RED FLAG, RED FLAG!!!!!!!!!!

 

WVFlyer, since you just joined the web site, I can not send you a PM.

email me @ [email protected].

I will answer some questions concerning Republic.