Regional Pilot Applicant
 

Hey Guys,

I'm currently looking to apply to regionals and have a few questions some of you that have gone through the process recently might be able to answer for me. I have 1469 TT with 19 AMEL (low I know). I previously worked with an areial photography company and was able to rack up a ton of xc time as well as pic. I also have my BA through an accredited college so I would qualify for rATP.

My concern in terms of my application is the Night flighing. With the free 25 hrs towards the ATP getting from take off and landings I'm only at 61, 39 short of the atp min.

Do you think I would still be considered an applicant for the position? Any and all advise is greatly appreciated.

You need 100 night, and at least 25 multi. There is an exception to have even less night, but I'm not sure if regionals are going that far.

Yes, the airlines would consider you as long as you got all your time by the first day of class start in most cases. I know a guy who didn't even have a multiengine rating and got hired by a regional as long as he got the rating and 25 hours of multi before class start date.

I personally got hired about 270 hours shy of the total time requirements as long as I met the total time requirements by class start date.

Do not ever disqualify yourself. Just apply and let the airline make the decision. If you get the call you get the call, if not keep on working at it. Good luck!

I appreciate all the replies guys. I've been out of flying for a couple years and I'm looking to just get back into it. I've done well for myself in my current job but feel as if somethings missing. That if I don't pursue my first love that I'll have regrets. With that being said it's nerve racking putting myself back out there in terms of applying etc.

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First let me say congrats on your decision to come back, couldn't have picked a better time.

Second, because you mentioned that you had been out for a few years, get back into the books! ATP study guides and the Instrument Flying Handbook. I don't believe any of the questions you'll get on any of the interviews you'll be invited to will be overly difficult but be sure you're prepared with the knowledge about the flying you'll be doing (I'm not referring to the aircraft the company flies, they don't expect you'll know much about that).

Third, read gouge and try and get in contact with people that work at the airlines you're targeting. You will know which ones are your first, second and so on choices. Be sure to do your homework on them. And I completely agree with WIPilot, don't sell yourself short and apply anyway; let the airline make the decision to call or not but don't stop working on your skill set and qualifications.

Lastly, if you're interested in Piedmont let me know. I'd be happy to answer any questions you might have about us and point your resume in the right direction.

Good Luck!

You've been out of flying for a few years? Go get current again, fly 100 hours...

Do they still have placed in Florida where two people can split multi engine time in something like a Seminole, Duchess or an Aztec?
Just curious. I've been out of the general aviation loop for almost 18 years

Public service announcement: The term is "gouge", and it is its own plural (like deer).

When referencing material that helps one study for a test or interview, there is no such thing as "gouges".

You remind me of an instructor I once knew from Prescott. He was fond of Eagles too. Thanks for the welcome to APC...

Don't do it. Stay with your current job. You won't have a life. Something will be missing for sure.

Actually Piedmont is one of my choices. I live in NW Ohio, so something out of DTW, DAY, CLE, or Columbus is preferred but I don't think the commute to PHY wouldn't be too bad. Applications for Piedmont are submitted through Airlinepilotapps?

I plan on continuing to fly and have bought study material for Instrument IPC and ATP.

Have already submitted my application! Waiting to hear back from them.

This is something me and my wife have discussed greatly and she supports the decision I make. I feel as if I have reached the limit of where I can go in retail and would be doing myself a disservice if I don't pursue the career I had originally wanted to do. Anyway, retail in of itself is not a long term career goal of mine. I appreciate your input though.

It's a great time to be a PSA pilot. Just wait until our new flow deal is announced.

Wasn't directed at you, specifically, and certainly had nothing to do with a "welcome" to this forum...just something I've seen on APC and I occasionally insert a PSA as a reminder.

Take a look at endeavor. Highest pay and guaranteed movement with guys going to DL.... And a DTW base that goes junior. Pm me if you have questions...

While others tell you to go into a quick upgrade path, your times prevent that for a little while, so you need time first, endeavor pays the best for that checkbox.

When is the new base announcent?? That means more than the ssp to me

That's correct, apply through Airlineapps. Although, if you're interested, I can pass your app along to one of our recruiters. They do the interviews directly. Send me a private message if you want to go that way. Sounds like you're on the right track with your prep work!

No worries. I can understand that.

Every airline I've spoken to will accept 75 night + 45 landings for ATP if you log it accurately and explain it.

Regarding multi, some want 25 and will get you 25 more once in sim training, while others are structured so that you must meet all ATP requirements prior to the sims.

Endeavor needs to increase pay not give bonuses.

You will get hired however you will not get a class date until you are current and have at the very least 25 multi engine hours. Some airlines will want you to have more.