United hiring practices and TPIC
06-08-2019, 05:13 PM
#21
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Joined APC: Oct 2010
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Hoping that he 135 TPIC will once again become valuable as it used to be. I’ve got about 1700 121 SIC time but to go get regional 121 PIC time for me would be a 50-60k cut and back to commuting. Just can’t swallow that pill. Have wondered what the chances would increase to if I went to an LLC like Spirit/JB with 2000 135 TPIC. Any thoughts on that or just hang on until the wave really kicks in?
Meanwhile, more 121 SIC time at Spirit/JB is probably less valuable than any PIC (91/135/121). Either go big and get 121 PIC or stay put.
06-09-2019, 09:28 PM
#22
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Position: 777
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FWIW, left CRJ left seat to E190 right seat at JB. Hired at UAL within a year
06-10-2019, 06:16 AM
#23
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I am trying to gather some opinions on how to better my chances for getting selected for interview.
In short, I am JetBlue A320 First Officer with 8500 TT and 2000 TPIC. According to a new system bid at JetBlue I should be able to upgrade to E190 Captain but I am a bit worried that this could put me at disadvantage when it comes to getting the interview at United.
According to some of my United friends, it seems that United doesn't like high time Captains and I am worried about building more TPIC than I already have. Is this something that people on this board share a consensus with?
In short, I am JetBlue A320 First Officer with 8500 TT and 2000 TPIC. According to a new system bid at JetBlue I should be able to upgrade to E190 Captain but I am a bit worried that this could put me at disadvantage when it comes to getting the interview at United.
According to some of my United friends, it seems that United doesn't like high time Captains and I am worried about building more TPIC than I already have. Is this something that people on this board share a consensus with?
06-10-2019, 07:34 AM
#24
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Position: B767
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Your numbers are way more than competitive right now. If you are not getting a call, I would take the time and have your app reviewed. There may be a small but significant error (i.e. an expired divers license or passport, medical etc.) that is keeping the computer from pulling your app. It is well worth the money. Good luck!
06-10-2019, 02:15 PM
#26
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I had the app reviewed twice and I had the meet and greet a few months back. I am not exactly sure what United is looking for but I keep trying to make myself more competitive. I think that part of the problem is the fact that I am one of many thousands pilots that got stuck at regionals for almost a decade. Most of my time was in the right seat of an RJ. By the time I upgraded I missed the boat and United started hiring through CPP. I left XJT a month before the United CPP was announced and here I am at Jetblue over 3 years later.
06-11-2019, 02:47 AM
#27
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I had the app reviewed twice and I had the meet and greet a few months back. I am not exactly sure what United is looking for but I keep trying to make myself more competitive. I think that part of the problem is the fact that I am one of many thousands pilots that got stuck at regionals for almost a decade. Most of my time was in the right seat of an RJ. By the time I upgraded I missed the boat and United started hiring through CPP. I left XJT a month before the United CPP was announced and here I am at Jetblue over 3 years later.
06-11-2019, 08:13 AM
#28
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I am trying to gather some opinions on how to better my chances for getting selected for interview.
In short, I am JetBlue A320 First Officer with 8500 TT and 2000 TPIC. According to a new system bid at JetBlue I should be able to upgrade to E190 Captain but I am a bit worried that this could put me at disadvantage when it comes to getting the interview at United.
According to some of my United friends, it seems that United doesn't like high time Captains and I am worried about building more TPIC than I already have. Is this something that people on this board share a consensus with?
In short, I am JetBlue A320 First Officer with 8500 TT and 2000 TPIC. According to a new system bid at JetBlue I should be able to upgrade to E190 Captain but I am a bit worried that this could put me at disadvantage when it comes to getting the interview at United.
According to some of my United friends, it seems that United doesn't like high time Captains and I am worried about building more TPIC than I already have. Is this something that people on this board share a consensus with?
