Need to be flying to get a job?

[Freightdog1]

Do you think a pilot needs to be actively flying (instructing, po-dunk cargo, etc.) to get a job with regional, corp. or charter?
Just wondering what my chances are of getting a flying job if I'm not flying at a job. Know what I mean??

 

[3green]

nope, I do it parttime and had interview offers and a job offer at a 121 carrier. It can be done but you have to study hard and prepare for the 121 environment.

3green

 

[NJA_Capt]

You must have "recent flight experience" to be accepted at NetJets. Even if you are a 20,000 hour furloughee.

 

[amorris311]

what does recent flight experience mean? is there a set amount of hours in a certain amount of months? not trying to attack but the thought has crossed my mind as well.

 

[NJA_Capt]

... is there a set amount of hours in a certain amount of months?

I don't know if there are specific minimums, but I would think basic currency would be a start.

 

[amorris311]

cool deal thanks. please dont think i was trying to challenge i was just interested.

 

[Red-Baron]

As far as I know, most airlines want something like 50hr in the past 12 month.

 

[Airdale]

what does recent flight experience mean? is there a set amount of hours in a certain amount of months? not trying to attack but the thought has crossed my mind as well.

Typically 100hrs in the previous 6 months is what I've found.

I wasn't actively flying for about 3 months when I got hired. Luckily the last month I flew I flew quite a bit and was able to meet the 100hrs in 6 months.

For me I hadn't flown an airplane in almost 4 months when I took my first flight on IOE. Yipes!! :insane: But just like riding a bike, I didn't lag behind much.