Should I start applying?

[breds98]

I have about 1100 hours TT and about 150 Multi. I will be graduating from college in May. Would this be a good time to start applying to any regionals/135 operators? I am just worried if I got a call, and had an interview they would be turned off if I said I couldn't start training until May. Any input would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Resocha]

I have about 1100 hours TT and about 150 Multi. I will be graduating from college in May. Would this be a good time to start applying to any regionals/135 operators? I am just worried if I got a call, and had an interview they would be turned off if I said I couldn't start training until May. Any input would be greatly appreciated.

No man, apply now! It usually takes a couple months for the applications to go through. Most applications have a section "Available to work," or something like that. You enter MAY or "3 months" or whatever. Good luck!

 

[Av8rPHX]

Yeah I'd go ahead and start sending the resumes out.

 

[TEXAN AVIATOR]

Apply now, the sooner the better.

 

[pilotyip]

You are way above the advertised minimums at a number of regionals. If you had gone to the Air Inc Job Fair at DFW last month, you probably would have gotten a job and been in class right now.

 

[AA717driver]

Just tell them your situation in the cover letter.

Hey, yip, if he had done that, he'd not get his degree and his whole career would be shot! TC

 

[pilotyip]

717 wrong again, he could be an A-320 Captain at age 25 (see other thread) without messing around for four years. You don't need no stinkin degree to fly airplanes; the degree is only to impress some HR specialist. Do the degree on the side; fly airplanes if you want to be a pilot. Only become a pilot if you like flying airplanes. If you are in it for respect, recognition, prestige, or money, you may be disappointed.

 

[Resocha]

717 wrong again, he could be an A-320 Captain at age 25 (see other thread) without messing around for four years. You don't need no stinkin degree to fly airplanes; the degree is only to impress some HR specialist. Do the degree on the side; fly airplanes if you want to be a pilot. Only become a pilot if you like flying airplanes. If you are in it for respect, recognition, prestige, or money, you may be disappointed.

I think 717 wrote that in jest.

 

[pilotyip]

Resocha that could be true, but it needed a response just in case, besides you have to use every opportunity to get the message out.

 

[falconvalley]

Apply now and if you don't have any good leads or a job by graduation, apply then too. Think about it...they are definitely not going to count applying early against you. Multiple applications can only be a good thing. Shows dedication.