Am I competitive? [Archive]

TankerDriver

24th Oct 2006, 20:23

1800TT (Almost all jet, most of it heavy/international)
700PIC (all heavy)
Soon to be prior USAF
Age 30
6 Yrs professional flying experience

I know my times are low for a DEFO position, but is there any preference given to this kind of background or any military conversion factor?

Thanks for any info.

sizematters

26th Oct 2006, 10:54

only for an S/O position.....................

sicilian

31st Oct 2006, 08:18

TT1900
Turbine 700 (light turbo prop) (light jet 50) (200 PIC)
Age 25
Aussie ATPL

cheers

chamonixskier

31st Oct 2006, 14:23

I applied with almost this exact type of experience and age almost 2 years ago and it took 2 years to get the call, jet time will make you much more competitive, i gave up a command position in a turboprop to get the jet time, although i THINK they hired a guy with 1600 total out of a caravan the other year, this is from a friend who flys for cathay. update EVERY month, no matter your experience

Cloud Cutter

1st Nov 2006, 19:35

Sicilian

I'm in a similar boat to you and was told 2500-3000 TT with 1000+ turbine would be in the ballpark.

Cheers

sicilian

3rd Nov 2006, 11:52

I was also told that from a few sources. A bit of persistance could never go astray though. best of luck cloud clutter

S1tPilot

4th Nov 2006, 18:30

2100 TT
1100 Jet

I have been thinking about CX but was wondering about the time and age (42 now) and if I would be competitive for a FO spot or look at SO. Was worried that age might be an issue. Flying about 80 hours a month in the jet now and should upgrade to left seat in about 6 months though CX says experience equivalent to age.