Originally Posted by BigDaddyZ (Post 2029968)

I currently live in Annapolis, MD. I would be willing to move however I would hope to find a base somewhere in the mid-atlantic to northeast region.

Understandably the commute would be a negative impact on quality of life but what would the schedule look like (understanding company dependent but is there a regional average)?

Originally Posted by BigDaddyZ (Post 2029938)

I was recently told about the possibility of "Street Captains" and was wondering if anyone knows which companies are currently looking to hire straight to a captain position. I am currently out of the military and have a total of about 1600 hours and am getting my ATP. I have about 600 Turbine PIC hours. I would also appreciate a brief opinion on the quality of life/pay at that airline if you have any more knowledge on that company.

Thank you all for your help.

Originally Posted by BigDaddyZ (Post 2029961)

So far I appreciate the professional and respectful comments. Where are the places I can look at that will get me those 500 hours quickest and hopefully a decent company to fly for?

Originally Posted by Twisted mind (Post 2029977)

Most former military make poor FO's for the first year or two. It is a steep learning curve.

Originally Posted by hc0fitted (Post 2029996)

I think you were told wrong those 500 hours of PIC in the military won't go towards your time to upgrade . You need 1000 hours of 121 time to upgrade. So you might be starting from scratch in that department. You won't have the time to upgrade at an airline for at least a year and a half, maybe two .Being optimistic . But look at PSA Piedmont or Commutair if you are on the east coast . Skywest or Compass if you are on the west

Originally Posted by prior121 (Post 2029999)

This ^^

Reminds me of the mil bug eyed newhire UAL jumpseater I had a few weeks ago....

Such questions as "What is ramp control?"
"I don't understand how you fly this (RNAV) arrival."

Originally Posted by Twisted mind (Post 2029977)

Most former military make poor FO's for the first year or two. It is a steep learning curve.

Originally Posted by Geardownflaps30 (Post 2029981)

The search function is your friend. As is doing research. Asking questions on an anonymous web board isn't doing your research any more than looking at Facebook is.

This website has wonderful amounts of basic information without resorting to the forums. Use it. Do your basic research. The airline profiles on this website are a great place to start. Use the search function. Then ask directed questions.

Originally Posted by Dubz (Post 2030005)