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Originally Posted by Hulljas
I am an instructor at Whiting Field in the T-6B. I am studying for the ATP written and will probably be taking that test in a couple weeks but after that I have a decision to make and I'm looking for advice. My plan is to use my GI Bill to pay for the ATP practical and my two possible routes are either: 1) Higher Power and get the ATP and 737 type or 2)Accessible Aviation and get the ATP with an MEI add-on.
Right now I have a SEL/MEL Commercial license with SEL CFI and CFII.
At the end of the day, what would a major airline like to see more on a resume, a 737 type with no hours in model or a MEI ticket?
IMMEDIATE FOLLOWUP: If your answer is MEI, does that also trump any possible networking advantages that I could gain at a place like Higher Power?
Thanks in advance!
First, you are in the military. I can't imagine any better place to network and to meet contacts.
Second, since most airlines have computer based screening systems you must ask yourself, which one do you think scores more points on the application? If you get called for an interview, they want to hire you and they're just looking for reasons why they shouldn't. Having this or that isn't going to make or break you at that point in the process.
Third, there is the Southwest stigma. It is real.
If you don't have any type ratings, perhaps the 737 type would be best in terms of application scoring. If you do have type ratings, I'd probably go with the MEI.
But neither of those matter if you have good contacts. That is the way business works.
09-04-2023
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