Originally Posted by
Tee Emm
As a matter of interest, for a RAAF pilot graduate with typically 210 hours, how many years from graduation and what approximate flying hours would he/she expect to have before getting a command on a C-17 Globemaster 3? How about a 737 BBJ with 34 (VIP) Squadron?
Most people are getting command 2-3 years after checking onto line. The exceptions being B350 which is 6-12 months. Probably somewhere between 750-1200 hours. Depends on the unit, what the flying rate is like, how many Instructors or SQ's are around, etc.