I'm just a new hire so take it for what it's worth. I THINK:
New hires with low heavy and international time go in as SOs. PFEs are the preferred and make up the bulk of engineers in the crew force.
As to minimums, they seem to like high time in jets, heavy and international experience a big plus. As to specific hours, I don't know, but 1,000-1,500 PIC and 3,000 TT should put you in the ballpark, then if they like you when they meet you, the chances are good. There were a few fairly low time guys picked up for the June class in Miami last week. They are still hiring for at least two more classes this year, I think that means 32 pilot and 16 engineer slots.
Also, when they fill a class they may have somebody fall out. It wouldn't hurt to offer to be there on one day's notice if that happens. I went to the company office yesterday to tie up some paperwork loose ends. The head office people who I had met before called me by first name, smiling, etc. Seems like a great place with super management and I'm really happy, and feel lucky to be there.
Final note: You only need a 2nd class physical, FO or SO, so your 1st class is good for 2 years.
New hires with low heavy and international time go in as SOs. PFEs are the preferred and make up the bulk of engineers in the crew force.
As to minimums, they seem to like high time in jets, heavy and international experience a big plus. As to specific hours, I don't know, but 1,000-1,500 PIC and 3,000 TT should put you in the ballpark, then if they like you when they meet you, the chances are good. There were a few fairly low time guys picked up for the June class in Miami last week. They are still hiring for at least two more classes this year, I think that means 32 pilot and 16 engineer slots.
Also, when they fill a class they may have somebody fall out. It wouldn't hurt to offer to be there on one day's notice if that happens. I went to the company office yesterday to tie up some paperwork loose ends. The head office people who I had met before called me by first name, smiling, etc. Seems like a great place with super management and I'm really happy, and feel lucky to be there.
Final note: You only need a 2nd class physical, FO or SO, so your 1st class is good for 2 years.
