PIC turboprop for Cal?

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06-23-2006, 04:05 PM

Kalaika

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PIC turboprop for Cal?

What do people think the chances are of getting hired by CAL with 2000 hrs PIC BE-1900 and no jet time?

06-23-2006, 04:22 PM

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I think you have as good a shot as anyone else does.

06-23-2006, 06:10 PM

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I just had an Ex-Colgan pilot (Saab 340) pilot in my jumpseat. They were hired by CAL into the 757. Young too.

06-25-2006, 09:27 PM

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I flew a jet for Continental Express for nearly 10 years (4000 jet PIC) and haven't gotten an interview since leaving a year ago. Good Luck.

06-26-2006, 03:24 AM

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Originally Posted by VegasBoy

I flew a jet for Continental Express for nearly 10 years (4000 jet PIC) and haven't gotten an interview since leaving a year ago. Good Luck.

Yes, you do have to have the credentials, however, timing IS everything

06-26-2006, 05:27 AM

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Originally Posted by VegasBoy

I flew a jet for Continental Express for nearly 10 years (4000 jet PIC) and haven't gotten an interview since leaving a year ago. Good Luck.

The Colgan pilot was a cute female. That must be your problem.

I only made it because I was on "Schindler's list".

If you still want CAL, keep trying. I don't know if recommendations help or someone in IAH walking it into the office?

06-26-2006, 08:24 AM

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The key is getting an internal recommendation. All of us who interviewed in June had at least 1 internal recommendation. Additionally, whoever writes your recommendation really needs to walk your resume into the chief pilots office as well and talk you up. Your times are competitive, I had significantly less than that and got lucky. Good luck to you!