Retiring colonel...WWYD?
10-26-2017, 08:37 AM
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One of my air force O-6 buds went this route, flew with a regional and as soon as he hit 100 hours asked the delta rep to score his app. He received an interview shortly thereafter and is in indoc this week.
10-26-2017, 08:43 AM
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I'm certainly out of touch with today's hiring trends but it seems to me, a B-737 type would not be accepted well by the regional airlines. Personally, I think a retired Air Force Colonel using a regional as a stepping stone wouldn't be a first choice either?? I know they are hurting for pilots but to hire someone who will obviously leave in 3 to 6 months doesn't sound like a reasonable candidate for the Regionals??
Regionals all know that military folks use them as stepping stones and are okay with it. schedukes get to use them to fly revenue flights that they would otherwise cancel for lack of crew while they’re on property and the company also gets to use their hiring stats to shows where their pilots end up to further recruitment of other pilots.
10-26-2017, 09:23 AM
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Personally, I think a retired Air Force Colonel using a regional as a stepping stone wouldn't be a first choice either?? I know they are hurting for pilots but to hire someone who will obviously leave in 3 to 6 months doesn't sound like a reasonable candidate for the Regionals??
They need to fill seats now, and are happy for whatever time they're able to get out of someone who they're pretty sure is going to pass initial training.
Two and a half years ago at the interview for the regional airline I ended up working at (as a recently retired, non-current USAF O-5), the guy who gave me the job offer said, "we know you'll be off to a better job at some point soon, but we're happy for whatever time you can give us here."
10-26-2017, 12:07 PM
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Can you get the ATP via a GI Bill approved course? That could move your hiring timeline up significantly if the airlines accept a O-6 with perhaps 100 hrs light aircraft recent experience plus a MEL ATP course in the previous year.
Getting hired six month sooner is worth $160,000+ plus better seniority for your entire career. Moving the hiring curve as close as possible to your DOS has significant value.
Getting hired six month sooner is worth $160,000+ plus better seniority for your entire career. Moving the hiring curve as close as possible to your DOS has significant value.
Been thinking the same thing...may pull the trigger on it in Dec.
10-26-2017, 12:11 PM
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I'm certainly out of touch with today's hiring trends but it seems to me, a B-737 type would not be accepted well by the regional airlines. Personally, I think a retired Air Force Colonel using a regional as a stepping stone wouldn't be a first choice either?? I know they are hurting for pilots but to hire someone who will obviously leave in 3 to 6 months doesn't sound like a reasonable candidate for the Regionals??
10-26-2017, 12:14 PM
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Also, if you're interested in Delta they have a CTP-ATP program which costs about $3000. The benefit with this is that they will score your app at the appropriate time (i.e., after you get your 100 hours) and if you pass they will offer you an interview.
One of my air force O-6 buds went this route, flew with a regional and as soon as he hit 100 hours asked the delta rep to score his app. He received an interview shortly thereafter and is in indoc this week.
One of my air force O-6 buds went this route, flew with a regional and as soon as he hit 100 hours asked the delta rep to score his app. He received an interview shortly thereafter and is in indoc this week.
10-26-2017, 01:22 PM
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It's about stacking as many check marks, boxes, squares, whatever, on your side of the line ASAP in order to advance your second career opportunities. APT + 737 type would get your brain back into the game and fill some squares. Enough? Apparently it works for DL and perhaps SW. There's thousands of guys would take an interview with those two airlines. Spending $3000 to perhaps guarantee an interview is dirt cheap.
10-27-2017, 12:42 PM
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.... Why is BrownTown last on the list Colonel? We have the best passengers and FA's in the business!
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