What experience is preferred for an interview?

[ATRCAPT]

Singlespeed -

How about PIC jet vs. PIC turbo prop? Doesn't seem like many turbo prop skippers are getting called.

 

[singlespeed]

Singlespeed -

How about PIC jet vs. PIC turbo prop? Doesn't seem like many turbo prop skippers are getting called.

My sim partner who flies a metro got the call and anther guy from my class at HPA got hired out of the Dash. Neither were check airmen or had anything to do with leadership roles. I have both bases covered I fly a t-prop and a crustation.

I think it’s a waiting game. It seems like I'm the only one in my HPA class who has not gotten the call, but my T- PIC is IMOP low. I asked SWA if flying a SIC 121 vs. PIC was better and PIC wins. Now back to the original question of military vs. 121 vs. 135 vs. 91, it's a crapshoot. I chose QOL.


It seems like I keep hearing that they are looking for time in type, but I cannot confirm this rumor.

 

[mach zero]

The problem T-prop has is he is not going to get any PIC at Eagle for a very long time. He will sit F/O there for 7 years or more. That does him no good at all. He would be better off, IMHO, rolling the dice at GLA.

 

[BRA]

It probably is a fact that less turbo prop captains are getting called. I say this because there must be a lot less of them out there now compared to jet captains. There are more jets then props now. Same thing with the question about going straight from the 1900 to SWA or whatever. There are only so many qualified 1900 drivers out there.

 

[Clyde]

Great Lakes it is. They have a bad rep for the way they treat their pilots and their stability, but they have a good rep for putting out good pilots. I am just not sure if it is worth the jump. They are making progress on their awful contract. They even look to be expanding soon. I may just be too impatient.

T-Prop,
Are they safe? Are they stable? If those two can be answered with a yes, then I would jump ship.

As far as how well they treat their pilots: it doesen't sound like you are intending to make this a permanent move, so I wouldn't worry about it.

PIC turbine is PIC turbine as far as the boxes on the application are concerned. Unless an airline has specific parameters regarding what kind of PIC turbine they prefer (i.e., heavy jet, ac larger than xx,000# gtow) the B-1900 PIC time is going to benefit you much more than 6+ years in the right seat.

Another thing to think about is this: if the majors you are looking at don't hire as quickly as you are hoping, that PIC time in the Beech might open other doors for you that otherwise would have not been obtainable. i.e., you may be able to get a job on bigger equipment somewhere for more pay and a better schedule.

I would concentrate on filling the 1,000 hour PIC turbine requirement first. I have two friends here who flew 1900's at prior companies and were hired along with guys who flew 747's and F-16's.

 

[Clyde]

Do majors even look at pilots with turbine PIC that is not 121??

Yes. All of my turbine PIC time was under part 135. Just make sure you keep your records (FAA, driving, etc) clean, because they look more closely at that than if you're 121vs135vs91.

 

[TGR]

Get the 1000 PIC first, then worry about jet time. Make the move now if you want to go to the Majors. Just my 2 cents.

 

[T-prop]

Thanks for the info this really helps. I had previously assumed that there were only two ways to get to a major; Military or 121.

Thanks again.

 

[Dave Siegel]

Thanks for the info this really helps. I had previously assumed that there were only two ways to get to a major; Military or 121.

Thanks again.

Military time is overrrated. There are many threads here that validate this opinion. Thanks for serving though, military guys, I'm just saying you don't HAVE to be military to get an airline job.

That's what Air Tran is doing, I guess. Unless you know someone, then they'll hire anyone. I don't think Ty Webb had any 121 PIC.

When you went to the prom, did you ask out the ugly girl? Go with the Prom Queen! Don't settle for second best. Get your type, get your PIC, and get a job at Southwest! They're the ONLY airline out there that's worth the effort. Plus, it seems like the morons are getting hired elsewhere. If you want to work with smart people, work at Southwest.

 

[Sy-bill]

I would have to agree with Dave. The part about him getting hired somewhere else.

 

[roughneck]

If you want to come to SWA, go where you can get TPIC the fastest. After you meet the mins, apply, get typed, and then look for a different job in larger aircraft (preferable jet) to polish your resume.

The number one way to not get hired is to not apply. You can't apply without 1000 turbine PIC. Go where you can get in the left seat the quickest.

 

[TexaSWA]

How long have you been at eagle? That would be a factor. Also, when I crossed 1000 PIC time in the CRJ I looked out my window and nobody was lined up to interview me!! 1000 is just the mins and not competetive right now. So where ever you go you will be there a while. And, sorry to my Beech buds, but I would rather have the ATR or jet time in my book. Remember your competition and you are going up against. We all pull for each other but we are all competitors as well. Everybody knows someone who moved on to a major from xyz freight/commuter but don't base your career on this. You don't know the full story so I would be very careful. Remember, seniority is everything! Good luck! Cheers-

Seniority is only everything when you are at the carrier at which you want to retire. Doesnt sound like this dude wants to retire from Eagle, so... seniority is nothing, progression is everything.

My advice: Fill the PIC requirement ASAP. 1900, RJ, 747, whatever. Get around 2000 hours, then go for quality (jet/121 pic) if you need. Say hi to Matt F and Brad M.