Applying to Regionals - how?

[psysicx]

There was a guy over at Jetcareers who just got hired by Colgan with 550 hrs and no F-15 or mil time.

 

[Terry Hunter]

Hey, here's a silly question.

How do you fill out applications - do you type them, or handwrite them?

Sorry for the brief hijack of the thread.

 

[JD2003]

I handwrite them in block print. I make it so neat in black ink that it looks like they are typed. I have interviewed with four regionals and got four offers.

I know things can be lean but try not to skimp on the suit. I went out and bought a 500 dollar Italian suit. It cost me dearly but I sure looked allot better than the guy next to me in the tacky twede jacket...You only have a finite amount of time to make an impression. Granted, the clothes don't make the man/woman...but they sure can lend to a good image being put forth.

Study your ATP written...particualarly questions pertaining to 121 operators and 91 regs.

Good luck

 

[U-I pilot]

Get a good resume/cover letter together and start getting it out there. If nothing else it will get a file going with the airline and show you have interest. Then dont just sit back....UPDATE.
Do everything that can make you more qualified and get all the usual requirements knocked out...Passport, FCC permit, 1st class medical, ATP written etc....these are all things that could hang you up if someone by chance did want you now.

My limited experience would say send em out now. I guarentee you wont get called if you dont send. If a place lowers minimums (off chance, but still a chance) because they need pilots yesterday and yours is already on someones desk...you have a much better chance of a call versus if you send it in when every 500 hour pilot gets the memo.
Good luck.

 

[MarineGrunt]

Hey, here's a silly question.

How do you fill out applications - do you type them, or handwrite them?

Sorry for the brief hijack of the thread.

Whenever possible, I type them. If the company has and application in PDF file, sometimes they have it set up for you to do it. If not, you can create your own text boxes to type in. My handwriting isn't bad, I think it just looks much neater. (is "neater" a word, or is it "more neat>" Calling grammar police!!!)

 

[1973Arrow]

send your stuff in every week. Keep things updated and keep faxing/e-mailing it it. There is/are more than one regional out there that is hiring guys with less time than you have.

 

[PacoPollo]

I dont know if too many regionals are hiring 550 hr guys...

Try Gulfstream Airlines in Fl. quick upgrades.