Transition from fighters only - getting harder?

[milflyboy]

Bjammin,

I passed the CX interview for DEFO in 08 and was told maybe 2012 last time I talked to CX. They however also said to check back with them November to see if anything had changed.

Right now it looks like they will have to upgrade 400+ SOs before they can hire any more DEFOs and by then I bet some of the short course cadets (New DESO Scheme) will be crying wolf.

Hopefully expansion will be so agressive that they can't get by without DEFOs ;o)

DESO without housing is not an option for me as I have a rather large household and also if there is an age limit, I am probably pushing it.

 

[Bjammin]

I have a buudy that's in the same boat. Passed the interview a couple of years ago and is swimming in the pool.

If you passed the DEFO the interview and are just waiting, just hold on, I think they will be needing FO's in the states in the very near future. I not sure where the age limit stands right now. Things change rapidly so watch this space.

 

[milflyboy]

I am 39, so I should be ok for DEFO for a while ;o)

 

[Bjammin]

Yea, you got time!!

 

[SIG600]

Go volunteer for an MC-12 tour. For only a 6 month hitch, a type rating, ATP, and 500 hours MTPIC, all courtesy of your Uncle Sam.

Plus where else are you going to get paid $100K+/year to fly a King Air?

Disregard, didn't see you wern't a US service member.

 

[retired guy]

I`m pretty sure the airlines will be looking for PIC time in multi engine a/c. FO time will only help your total time and SO time is worthless.

 

[pilotyip]

I`m pretty sure the airlines will be looking for PIC time in multi engine a/c. FO time will only help your total time and SO time is worthless.

In the hiring boom of 2012, the rules will be modified again to the "whole man concept" looking at all attributes to determine best qualified. Hard miminums such as American Eagle 1996, 500 hours in the last year to apply for a F/O job, will go by the board.