CFI to Regional

[FL530]

What is the jump like from a CFI to a regional FO? Is there a regional that hires alot of CFI's? THANKS

 

[another cfii]

I think there's a few regionals out there are hiring, and for you being a cfi, shouldn't make you any less marketable than other pilots. I think the key is don't worry if you'll get the job, but to get an interview first. So work on your connections.

 

[Sinca3]

CFI2FO

There have been many cfi to regional fo's in the industry. The jump is actually pretty easy. It all is up to the individual if and when he gets hired to make the most of the new hire training. The training syllabus is catered for a wide range of experience. So as long as you apply yourself the jump should be easy.
The only problem I see in todays industry is the abundance of "qualified" applicants. Many people out there are going to have much more time and varied experience than a cfi.
So, make yourself more marketable and try to meet people at the airline you would like to apply.

 

[Ben Franklin]

If I can do it, anyone can.

Get your app. in!!


Sincerely,

B. Franklin

 

[FL530]

THANKS

 

[ACE]

I think chicago express and great lakes are mostly made up of CFI's. I'm sure other pilots on this board can shed some more light on those two companies. I think every regional hires CFI's. The competiton is just fierce right now.

 

[WhiteCloud]

Sure, regional airlines hire CFI's. The market has a lot of pilots with 121 and 135 out looking too.... BUT....that doesn't mean you're not being considered. Someone with higher time and previous airline experience may be in a position to leave for greener pastures sooner than you or, may have been beat up in their last job and have a cynical attitude that might make hiring a CFI with a good personality the best bet.

 

[reno]

I know SkyWest hires some CFI's, they like a mix of CFI's - 121 and 135. I was first a CFI then a Freight Dog moving from California (CFI) to the east coast (Freight Dog). The experience of Freight Doggin was tremendous and helped me immensely! But I have several buddies at the airline who went straight CFI to 121 and did fantastic.

 

[bombinha]

Try MESA we've been hiring a lot of CFI direct to CRJ and ERJ's F/O