Airline Job Checklist

________ Complete your ATP

________ FCC Radio Operators licenseBig picture info: http://wireless.fcc.gov/commoperators/index.htm?job=rlStep by step:1. Complete a FCC Form 605. Electronic filing was easiest… 2. Create a log in here: New Users and register to get your FRN and Password. 3. Log in here: http://wireless.fcc.gov/uls/index.htm?job=home4. On the left, select “Apply for a new license”

5. Select “RR-Restricted Operator”

6. Complete the form and submit payment. You should receive your license shortly.

_________ Complete your resume:I used the resume examples on Airline Pilot Central….

http://www.airlinepilotcentral.com/downloads/4-job-search

I compiled my hours using excel (spreadsheet attached with this checklist)… there are dozens of ways to do it, this is just what worked for me

_________ Complete your applications:

Create an account at: http://www.airlineapps.com/ for Delta, United (they also serve dozens of other airlines)

Create an account at: https://global.pilotcredentials.com/new_homepage/ for FEDEX, Southwest, and American. Then go into each affiliate and import your data and complete the rest of the company specific info

I compiled my hours using excel (spreadsheet attached with this checklist)… there are dozens of ways to do it, this is just what worked for me

Word to the wise: Read the instructions carefully on what counts as PIC, when to include IP/EP time in PIC, etc.

Read the FAR on what counts as cross country time as there are stipulations, especially for military …

Title 14: Aeronautics and Space

PART 61—CERTIFICATION: PILOTS, FLIGHT INSTRUCTORS, AND GROUND INSTRUCTORS Subpart A—General §61.1   Applicability and definitions

_________ Strengthen your app:

Get your lucky friends that have already been hired to write you letters of recommendations and upload them to your application.

MCI: do the test prep and take the test ( I used Sheppard Air, but there are several out there) http://www.sheppardair.com/mcs.htm

Network, Network, Network… There is a group on facebook called “The Pilot Network”… good group on people on there with lots of good info shared daily. Also a lot of good information on the Airline Pilot Central forums. http://www.airlinepilotcentral.com/

_________ Prep for your interview:

I used Emerald Coast… Helped me out astronomically. They were absolutely awesome. Again, there are several out there…but I think I they were awesome. http://www.emeraldcoastinterviewconsulting.com/