Street Captain Regionals
12-18-2015, 08:35 AM
#51
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I wouldn't, knowing full well when they had 500 hours of 121 experience, they are going to Delta. A civi will give me at least a year
12-18-2015, 11:14 AM
#53
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You DO realize that the majority of military pilots, particularly AF guys, have been doing CRM for a very long time in dual cockpits? (Excepting fighter guys and some helos, of course)
One of the main reasons the majors love military pilots is that they work very well in high-stress, dual-pilot situations without giving it a second thought.
One of the main reasons the majors love military pilots is that they work very well in high-stress, dual-pilot situations without giving it a second thought.
Exactly. I've flown with military guys and they literally fly that right seat single pilot. You can tell a thousand things are going on in their brain they just can't do them because it's not single pilot anymore, it's a crew environment. Just take a deep breath and let the airline operation happen instead of you trying to make it happen. If that makes any sense.
12-18-2015, 12:27 PM
#54
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As time goes on, you're likely going to see more military guys flying in the regionals thanks to increased service commitment time, and career diversification tours taking many of them out of the cockpits for their final 2-3 years of service. This has been a big trend with Navy Maritime pilots lately, and some of the AF Heavy crowd.
12-18-2015, 12:42 PM
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Of course he (and others) realize it. They just prefer to parrot the standard stereotype and apply it to everyone rather than the more realistic minority because it suits their narrative.
12-18-2015, 12:54 PM
#56
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Hey Big Daddy (don't think I ever would have thought I'd type or say that anywhere),
I'm an FO at an east coast based regional that has a home base within driving distance from you in Maryland. We're growing fast and hiring. Could be a good place to come spend some time learning the 121 environment while gaining experience. Currently upgrade times are fast. As soon as you have 1000 hours, you'll upgrade... If you feel you are ready.
I also am a new hire (have been on the line for about four months now), so training is still relatively fresh in my mind. Would be happy to answer any questions you may have about what the training process is like at the regionals. I'm familiar with several of the other popular regionals as well, as I have friends at various companies.
Feel free to email me... [email protected]
Good luck.
Mike
I'm an FO at an east coast based regional that has a home base within driving distance from you in Maryland. We're growing fast and hiring. Could be a good place to come spend some time learning the 121 environment while gaining experience. Currently upgrade times are fast. As soon as you have 1000 hours, you'll upgrade... If you feel you are ready.
I also am a new hire (have been on the line for about four months now), so training is still relatively fresh in my mind. Would be happy to answer any questions you may have about what the training process is like at the regionals. I'm familiar with several of the other popular regionals as well, as I have friends at various companies.
Feel free to email me... [email protected]
Good luck.
Mike
12-18-2015, 01:47 PM
#57
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You DO realize that the majority of military pilots, particularly AF guys, have been doing CRM for a very long time in dual cockpits? (Excepting fighter guys and some helos, of course)
One of the main reasons the majors love military pilots is that they work very well in high-stress, dual-pilot situations without giving it a second thought.
One of the main reasons the majors love military pilots is that they work very well in high-stress, dual-pilot situations without giving it a second thought.
12-18-2015, 02:36 PM
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One of the most considerate posts I have seen on these forums yet. I would advise you, however, to have the mods edit your post and remove your email addy. PM him instead. For your own peace of mind.
Kudos to you!
Kudos to you!
12-18-2015, 03:59 PM
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I am really appreciative to his and other helpful posts and PMs from those on here. I'm excited about returning to my aviation career and also learning a lot in a short time. Thank you to Mike and all those others that have given me very useful feedback.
12-18-2015, 05:36 PM
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Think about it from a risk vs. reward stand point. You have so far put together a nice resume. I am sure you would make a fine airline pilot. Is it worth the risk of getting a training failure on your otherwise good record? In the current state of the industry you just need some 121 experience and some total time to pad your resume. I would go to a regional hang tight for a year. Soak it up like a sponge. Then when you are nice and comfortable take the upgrade.
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