Settle a bet...

[redhat99]

Is it reasonable to think a part-time ANG pilot can land a position at a major/national carrier with roughly 1,000tt? 2,000tt?

What is a reasonable time frame to expect to be able to land a position with a good carrier?

 

[Whataburger]

Mil pilots can (could when we were hiring) get on here with less than 2000hrs.

 

[Fox-Tree]

Is it reasonable to think a part-time ANG pilot can land a position at a major/national carrier with roughly 1,000tt? 2,000tt?

What is a reasonable time frame to expect to be able to land a position with a good carrier?

Really depends on the airframe the ANG unit flies. Cargo/Tanker type pilots might get that much time(~1000 hours) in a very busy year. So, one or two years of flying those jets probably means little to no PIC time. Most "good carriers" require PIC time.

An ANG fighter pilot might take 5-6 years to get 1000 hours and probably over 10 to get to 2000 (more if he's part time).

 

[GuppyWN]

In todays environment? I'd like to think not. There are 1,000's of super qualified, seasoned professionals that would be far superior to a 1,000 to 2,000 total time hero.

Fire away,
Gup

 

[boeingdriver213]

When airlines hiring is strong you would get hired, unfortunately that is not the case right now. Don't give up. It's not a bad career

 

[tmac3333]

I was hired at CAL with about 1,800 hours total time. Military fighter background.

 

[redhat99]

Thanks. That's what I was thinking. I can see ANG helping if you already have time in 135 or 121, but coming straight out of a CFI job into ANG with 500tt (600tt after flt training?) and expecting a good 121 gig seemed a bit optimistic to me.

 

[igneousy2]

Thanks. That's what I was thinking. I can see ANG helping if you already have time in 135 or 121, but coming straight out of a CFI job into ANG with 500tt (600tt after flt training?) and expecting a good 121 gig seemed a bit optimistic to me.

If 121 is where you want to be then I would hang on to that CFI job and build your time that way. For better or for Worse Airlines have computers checking resumes now so the more check-boxes you can check the better off you will be. F-16 pilot with 6000tt and 5000 instructing sounds really awesome even if most of the tt and all of the instruction is in a 152.

 

[Tanker Clown]

I wouldn't sweat it redhat. That's about the amount of time that I have, and it won't be an issue. Besides, I've heard that a lot of majors don't even check military guys log books. So just use a mulitiplier that make the numbers work out. That's what I'm going to do.

 

[RedDogC130]

never let a pencil come between you and a job.

 

[Whataburger]

Log a little BIC time.

 

[jtf]

ANG is a great way to do things- tons of great contacts to help you get a job and as long as you stay in, a great place to retreat to when you get furloughed (as the majority of pilots will have happen at least once in their career). I know a lot of guys who are very grateful they took this path (on furlough currently). As far as getting hired by a good company- it is like the others have said. When there are jobs available the military background seems to be a great foot in the door, but now things aren't happening for almost anyone, no matter what their background is.

 

[bmxandjets]

Thanks. That's what I was thinking. I can see ANG helping if you already have time in 135 or 121, but coming straight out of a CFI job into ANG with 500tt (600tt after flt training?) and expecting a good 121 gig seemed a bit optimistic to me.

exactly.. with a good company, TT really doesn't matter, it's the PIC time that matters. you'll need 1000 TPIC minimum, before that, it really doesn't matter... except for a few good carriers here or there that are less strict on PIC time and you rock the interview. good luck-

 

[Oh-ryan]

Over a dozen posts and this has yet to degrade into a civilian vs military debate? Come on fellas. I expect more.

Tanker Clown did his job. Ball is in your court Instructor Dude and/or SWAFO.

 

[wscrj]

Lemme try.....

Flare to land....squat to pee!