Who would you rather interview from these two CV's?
1) Frozen ATPL, 1400 hrs. After Oxford course, initially flew B747 as P3, was upgraded to P2 after 2 years. Good knowledge of Captain's meal requirements.
2) CPL/IR, 1400hrs. Initially flew solo IFR on a C414 doing night freight in the Congo. Upgraded to C208, flew disaster relief in the Sudan, Somalia and DRC. B200 rating followed, flying for UN in Afghanistan and Pakistan. Flew a B1900 in West Africa, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Malabo etc. Later contracts in Algeria and Libya. Now flying F28's in Iraq, Syria, Lebanon. Expert on short runways and long days.
Kesho you have shown your hand! As an experienced pilot, having flown in Africa (bush pilot) and the civilised world (airline pilot) I know who of the above I would choose as my F/O and it would not be you!
The US systems works - you would need at least 1500 hours of which at least 500 turbine to land a F/O position with a Part 121 carrier. Stripes are earned not a right!
Contract Bush Pilots Rule!
