0 time to FO?
01-27-2018, 02:29 PM
#31
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Originally Posted by ZapBrannigan
I had flown 121 pre 9/11. For most of the decade prior to getting hired at SW though, it was all part 91 in a light jet. Although the flight time totals were relatively low, the recruiters loved the stories of unique challenges and customer service “saves” that are the corporate pilot’s bread and butter.
I think that in the sea of blue suits and red ties all with identical RJ pilot background, a corporate pilot can stand out from the crowd - especially at an airline like SWA that puts such a heavy emphasis on customer service.
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I think that in the sea of blue suits and red ties all with identical RJ pilot background, a corporate pilot can stand out from the crowd - especially at an airline like SWA that puts such a heavy emphasis on customer service.
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This!
02-07-2018, 03:55 PM
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Originally Posted by ZapBrannigan
the recruiters loved the stories of unique challenges and customer service “saves” that are the corporate pilot’s bread and butter.
I think that in the sea of blue suits and red ties all with identical RJ pilot background, a corporate pilot can stand out from the crowd - especially at an airline like SWA that puts such a heavy emphasis on customer service.
I think that in the sea of blue suits and red ties all with identical RJ pilot background, a corporate pilot can stand out from the crowd - especially at an airline like SWA that puts such a heavy emphasis on customer service.
Walking up to a recruiter and telling them you fly an RJ is 90% of what they hear all day. Stand out from the crowd positively.
I hope to have turbojet 91, 135 and 121 experience before I talk to a recruiter at a major.
02-08-2018, 10:54 AM
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Originally Posted by fatman1683
I've been doing a lot of research lately, and it seems like the legacy carriers all have a pretty well-described path from nothing to a right seat: affiliated flight school or university, CFI timebuilding, WO or affiliated regional, then flow to the big leagues.
SWA doesn't have RJ partners or affiliated schools, and it leaves me curious as to the different paths people take to get from 0 time to FO.
I'd love to hear stories or advice anyone can offer on their own experiences or what might be the most efficient approach these days. Time is a factor, as I'm already in my 30s and flying will be my second career.
Thanks in advance.
SWA doesn't have RJ partners or affiliated schools, and it leaves me curious as to the different paths people take to get from 0 time to FO.
I'd love to hear stories or advice anyone can offer on their own experiences or what might be the most efficient approach these days. Time is a factor, as I'm already in my 30s and flying will be my second career.
Thanks in advance.
02-08-2018, 02:31 PM
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Originally Posted by KC135
If you’re looking for the fastest path to a major. UAL has now hired its first group of flight instructors directly from the ATCA flight school. Straight from beechcraft to boeing. No TPIC or even TSIC required.
02-08-2018, 08:36 PM
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Originally Posted by KC135
If you’re looking for the fastest path to a major. UAL has now hired its first group of flight instructors directly from the ATCA flight school. Straight from beechcraft to boeing. No TPIC or even TSIC required.
02-10-2018, 01:07 PM
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The total percent of UAL new hires being ATCA flight instructors should be around 3 percent since the total CPP is 35% this year. I'm not sure about the success rate since the first batch of flight instructors haven't completing training yet. I don't have much info on it, I've just been researching it for my nephew.
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