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[Brick1]

Looks like the wheels are just about ready to fall off this S... wagon. I am looking for the finer points of how to start finding info on interview proceedures/requirements for the majors...including jet blue. Also looking for inputs on the ATP vs Type thing. Not really set on any A word at this time but my exit timing is coming up and I have to start the planning...

 

[Oh-ryan]

"proceedures/requirements for the majors...including jet blue"

uh oh...

I am sure folks at JB will be glad to know that you don't consider them a major but are willing to work for them nevertheless.


O-r

 

[F16TJ]

Brick1...

Looks like the wheels are just about ready to fall off this S... wagon. I am looking for the finer points of how to start finding info on interview proceedures/requirements for the majors...including jet blue. Also looking for inputs on the ATP vs Type thing. Not really set on any A word at this time but my exit timing is coming up and I have to start the planning...

PM me, I'm in the process right now.

 

[Brick1]

Ah yes, I love being the new guy. From the other forums on this site I see that many individuals like to "pick fights" so sorry if I offended anybody. I forgot that civilian aviation is just like the military. Everybody thinking their jet/company is the **CENSORED****CENSORED****CENSORED****CENSORED** even when their own **CENSORED****CENSORED****CENSORED****CENSORED** isn't in a bag. Anyway, I'm still looking for any info...maybe you should put in a request to have JB listed as a major...even though they aren't.

 

[Oh-ryan]

whoa whoa whoa there Brick! I am a military bubba like yourself... no need for the potty mouth.

Just trying to give you some pointers as you start your transition. Perhaps my tone was a bit poor... I admit that. Rather than say I am looking for help with getting to the majors, "including JetBlue", I might have gone the route of..."Hey, I am interested in airline x,y, and z... anybody got advice". Semantics you say... yes probably, but there is very little room for error nowadays.

just my $0.02.

good luck

O-r

 

[kevdog]

FYI, JetBlue is now a major, but they do not like potty mouth or people who can not spell. Geez, get your act together FNG!

 

[kevdog]

Hey, you also might want to get your commercial multi instrument or ATP. That might help you out! Single engine stuff does not go over very well at Majors, even JetBlue.

 

[MercuryPilot]

First off you need to stay current w/the industry. For example, JetBlue became a major last summer. Also, AirTran just made it to the "majors" as well!

You probably need to start out by reading everyone's annual reports, getting your medical & ATP, and filling out some online applications.

MP

 

[kevdog]

First off you need to stay current w/the industry. For example, JetBlue became a major last summer. Also, AirTran just made it to the "majors" as well!

You probably need to start out by reading everyone's annual reports, getting your medical & ATP, and filling out some online applications.

MP

1800 hours might not look too good on the resume/be competitive (even though it's military) and since the majority of the majors are not hiring, you might wanna look somewhere else.

Hey, I'm just busting your balls, good luck!

 

[Ivan]

I'd start by getting your ratings in order. It's easy to get the ATP...go to www.allatps.com to get going. The sooner the better. If you're planning on applying to SWA, get your 737 type rating. I recommend these dudes: www.crewpilottraining.com I had a good experience (sts), they were cheaper than some others, and it was low threat. If you're applying to FDX, get your FE written. Allatps can do that, too. They have some package deals.

Get your apps in online and contact all your bros at the airlines you want to work for. The bro system is alive and well. It's not true there is a super secret handshake at Fedex, but you do have to 3 recs from guys that work there, 2 of which have to have flown with you. You'll do better if you have a separation date. If you go in with, "well, I'll get out if you hire me, but stay in if you don't," it just doesn't seem to work. I think you'd be better off having a date, and if things don't work out, begging to stay in longer. Good luck, bro. I know how stressful it is, but make a decision, bust your ass, and START EARLY.