Guy there was "Abi," can't remember his last name... Good dude. I was just taken aback when he said they didn't tolerate swearing in class, and wondered how any pilots, mil or civilian, would deal with a no-swearing policy.
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The SHOW: Airlines still a "good gig"??
- Thread starter A4sForever
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Normal. He's not very animated and doesn't seem like a whole person.
If you are a fighter guy, have the cash and the time, get the 737 type with one of the reputable outfits. I used my (then very crappy) Montgomery GI bill to pay half the cost. It was great training and served me well in my interview simulator (not with SWA). Every advantage you can afford is worth it. It doesn't stamp you as wanting to only fly with SWA.
How long does it take the average person to accrue enough time at a regional to apply for the majors?
To apply - a couple of years. To be competative - many more with no real answer. It depends on how much you fly, how quick you upgrade to Captain, what major hiring is like at that point in time, etc. I went from flying VFR Grand Canyon tours to a major in 3 years but I know many that are now in their 10th year at a regional. And while I spent 5 years furloughed from my major, they were upgrading to Captain at their regional. It's all a crap shoot with networking and timing being everything (and timing is can't really be controlled).
Thanks for the reply. I may end up losing my NFO FS due to my wrist so I am researching alternatives now in case Navy Med says NOGO. I will probably use ATPs fast track program if I do lose it so I can get to "The Show" a little quicker. I think the best thing is to build up time as fast as I can and that is why I asked. I am trying to gauge the best route to build my time up the fastest. So do you think a regional does a good job or is there a better route?
Concerning the networking I should be alright. I have some family and friends at the majors.
The number one thing you need to do at a regional is make the left seat and bag hours. Corporate can be a gold mine, but you'll rarely get as many hours as at a regional. BUT, the majors look at PIC, not SIC. Don't waste your time at a place where you're not going to upgrade.
The pay stinks, but you can fly 1000 hours a year at a lot of places.
The pay stinks, but you can fly 1000 hours a year at a lot of places.
What he says and ALWAYS what HAL says.. Also build that resume (this applies to both military and civilian); get as many quals and discriminators as you can... NATOPS checker, LCA, Sim instructor, anything and everything!
Thanks gentlemen I truly appreciate the advice. Is there any type ratings, etc that look better than others?
A type rating in an aircraft in which you have a couple thousand PIC hours.
Good point. Thanks again!
JeremiahWeed
New Member
"The Show" 
Maybe "The Circus" - but mo' definitely NOT "The Show".
You guys crack me up....... You're in "The Show" right now and I'm sure you all know it.
Cheers - Keep up the good work.
Maybe "The Circus" - but mo' definitely NOT "The Show".You guys crack me up....... You're in "The Show" right now and I'm sure you all know it.
Cheers - Keep up the good work.
Even if it's a C-26?
phrogpilot73
Well-Known Member
Oh lord. Here we go again..."The Show"
You guys crack me up....... You're in "The Show" right now and I'm sure you all know it.
Cheers - Keep up the good work.