Been outta the cockpit for awhile, looking for guidance on hireability
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Been outta the cockpit for awhile, looking for guidance on hireability
I left (furloughed) United Airlines 6 year and havent been in the cockpit since. I have a 757/767 type rating and plenty of good hours. Im wondering if I'd be wasting my time applying for an F/O job being that Ive been non-current for so long. BB
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It never hurts to apply. You might get a hit in the middle east or Asia. there are few guys that haven't flown for few years and they did get hired with Qatar, Gulf Air, and a compny in india but i cannot recall the name. just apply it never hurts and its free
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It will be difficult, but no impossible. You'll have to get current again - in other words, pay for some SIM time. Personally, I wouldn't do it unless I had an offer of employment.
With that in mind, ANA is hiring 767 F/O's and Captains. Also, Korean Air is hiring for the 777. To get hired you need a 777 rating, or a 757/767 rating, then you will have to pay for your 777 rating after they've offered you a position.
Otherwise, check with the various agencies - Parc, Rishworth, Direct Personell, etc. Their websites usually have info for fellows with your circumstances.
Cheers, and good luck.
With that in mind, ANA is hiring 767 F/O's and Captains. Also, Korean Air is hiring for the 777. To get hired you need a 777 rating, or a 757/767 rating, then you will have to pay for your 777 rating after they've offered you a position.
Otherwise, check with the various agencies - Parc, Rishworth, Direct Personell, etc. Their websites usually have info for fellows with your circumstances.
Cheers, and good luck.
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Although no harm for trying any carrier, I seriously wont waste time with KAL, they are flooded with choices now for both seats. I would go with Qatar 1st and take it from there.
DON'T GIVE UP. I know an ex CX 49er who's just got a job in the right seat, not having flown in the intervening years. You will have to lower your sights, but if he can do it .......
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....and then there those of us who are CURRENT on the B767/757 and A320 with 11,000+ Hours, young (38) SINGLE, no dependants, SIX Type Ratings, No accidents/incidents currently flying for UAL (but getting Furloughed) and had HEARD NOTHING for over a year that I have been applying!
I have APPLIED everywhere. There are no easy answers. Sorry to rain on the parade, but this is the reality of it all.
I have APPLIED everywhere. There are no easy answers. Sorry to rain on the parade, but this is the reality of it all.
