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Old 11-01-2018, 08:55 AM
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Hey Everyone,

I’m mulling over my options right now and wanted to see what some people who are at the majors think about what the next best step would be in my position.

I have the opportunity to move over to a 737 as an sic for a private company full pic type averages about 600hrs a year.

My other option is a PIC position on a challenger 350 again company providing full pic type averages around the same hours per year.

My question is, what is going to get me to the legacy’s/majors fastest (if ever).
What are they going to like to see on my resume more?
Pic turbine in a mid size Business jet, or a 73 type and time in type.

Thanks for the responses in advance.
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Old 11-01-2018, 09:07 AM
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PIC jet is more valuable.
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Old 11-01-2018, 09:13 AM
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How many PIC Jet hours do you already have?
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Old 11-01-2018, 09:48 AM
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PIC is what you’re looking for.
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Old 11-01-2018, 10:21 AM
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Originally Posted by aggie02
How many PIC Jet hours do you already have?
Around 1500 turbine jet 10 of which is pic lol
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Old 11-01-2018, 11:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Jet J
Around 1500 turbine jet 10 of which is pic lol
I think you answered your own question. Get the turbine PIC time.
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How long would it take to upgrade on the 737?
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Originally Posted by WHACKMASTER
How long would it take to upgrade on the 737?
From what it sounds like 6/7 years.
I should mention it’s mostly all 121 ops too.
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Originally Posted by Jet J
From what it sounds like 6/7 years.
I should mention it’s mostly all 121 ops too.
Want to work at an 121 major, to the 737 route if you’re getting a PIC type rating. Stick around for 1000hrs 121 SIC time then go to a part 121 regional DEC program to get your PIC time if you’re not hired directly by a major.
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The type of operation, and PIC, is more important than the type of aircraft, assuming jets.

Less than 30K GTOW might score lower, but I think you're good either way on that.
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