Seggy
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I have a few friends of mine that just recently got on at your place. Would you say there is a certain amount of time to wait before their LOR would make a difference? They've all offered, but are all pretty new.
I know guys wrote LORs to their friends while they were on probation and have also set up the very important Chief Pilot meet and greet on probation at my place.
Thanks for the great write up @Seggy.
A question for you. I'm assuming you work for a major airline. I currently work for a company under part 135. Currently, I am a FO building SIC Turbine time. If all goes well, I should be captain in a few years and start to build my turbine PIC time. Is it common for 135 pilots to get hired with major/legacy airlines if they meet the qualifications, and are obviously a well rounded candidate? I hear 121 time is preferred, which I can see that. My goal is to bypass the regionals for QOL purposes. I'm gaining great experience in the aircraft I currently fly. I fly all over the US and surrounding countries/islands, in all sorts of weather. Would like to hear your opinion.
Thanks
I have to be honest with you, if you 'have a few years' to upgrade at your 135 place, I would look to see if you can make the switch to 121. I get the QOL purposes completely, but as @BobDDuck said, not having 121 time makes it a lot more difficult. I would like to hear what @mikecweb thoughts are. He is a 135/91 guy and has talked to recruiters. With that said, yes, you can get hired at my place and other majors/legacies with only 135 or 91 time, but you have to be very well rounded and have very good connections. They get you have the experience, but you are trying to get a job with guys who are 757/767 Captains at ACMI Carriers or furloughed from places like ATA. So being well rounded is absolutely key.