Military straight to mainline
07-08-2014, 08:31 AM
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Historically it was usually straight to the majors, but hiring is still ramping up and there is a "backlog" of eminently qualified applicants so many mil guys are not called right away.
In that case you need to stay current (and probably make money)....guard bum, bizav, special gov contract flying, or regionals are the typical options.
In that case you need to stay current (and probably make money)....guard bum, bizav, special gov contract flying, or regionals are the typical options.
07-08-2014, 08:39 AM
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Military straight to mainline
I'm a Reserve baby (i.e. was hired off the street into the Reserves, not prior active duty), and I built my hours by horing myself out to my squad ("troughing"), then flew a couple years with Atlas. I think having some 121 time on your resume helps & lets you check another box.
With that said, I've had numerous squad mates get hired with no 121 experience...one guy which was in the first Delta new hire class.
I wouldn't jump to the regionals or ACMI carriers until you've built some PIC time in your squad. Just my opinion.
With that said, I've had numerous squad mates get hired with no 121 experience...one guy which was in the first Delta new hire class.
I wouldn't jump to the regionals or ACMI carriers until you've built some PIC time in your squad. Just my opinion.
07-08-2014, 11:39 AM
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And pre 9-11, just like now, the mil guys going to the regional aren't there for very long. And as the hiring picks up, that time will drop even more.
07-12-2014, 06:12 AM
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I think with those times it would depend on the type/quality of that time. You will probably get calls many places, but I think a legacy or major cargo carrier would pass you up. A thousand more hours at a 135 or 121 outfit and you would probably get a look.
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07-12-2014, 06:52 AM
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If it's fighter time without the correction factor you might get a call at Delta in the next year. Still would be good to pick up another 500 hours. How is the rest of your resume?
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