I'll shortly be a civilian and am looking at trying my best to stay in the cockpit. I always kind of assumed the airlines were kind of too much work to be worth it for us transitioning Rotor-heads... but a headhunter from Envoy (Feeder for American) recently reached out with the below offer:
I at first thought this type of thing sounded too good to be true... but combined with recent concerns about the future pools of pilots (http://www.bloomberg.com/news/artic...of-future-pilots-keeps-major-airlines-on-edge) maybe this is a real possibility?
Have any of you made the Rotary to Airline transition? Is it worth it, considering the probable 5 or 6 years in a feeder making 25K/year?
Anyone know of any other programs in addition to Envoys? I figure if this airline reached out to me and is hunting for applicants, there must be other similar programs at the competition. Any recommendation on which company or pipeline to pursue? I will be interviewing with them and applying... but I don't know anyone from my military friends who has gone this route, and I'm at sea with a crappy internet connection pretty much until my seperation date. So research is difficult. Airwarriors, what gouge can you give?!
Rotary Transition Program (RTP) with Envoy Airlines:
This program was put in place for the military helicopter pilot who has all the requirements to be an airline pilot besides fixed wing hours. Envoy Air has stepped up to fund military helicopter pilots the time they need to fly for them! Envoy will give up to $23,000 to finish building time and proficiency to reach the 250 fixed wing PIC with 25 multi required to get the R-ATP. They do ask that if you don’t have an FAA Commercial Multi Engine you use your GI Bill to get this rating with Coast. Once you finish building time they will also qualify for a $15,000 bonus plus they will pay for your R-ATP certificate! And just announced this week, once you complete the program and are employed Envoy will pay you $5000 per pilot referral! Lastly, career stability with a guaranteed flow from Envoy to American Airlines.
This program was put in place for the military helicopter pilot who has all the requirements to be an airline pilot besides fixed wing hours. Envoy Air has stepped up to fund military helicopter pilots the time they need to fly for them! Envoy will give up to $23,000 to finish building time and proficiency to reach the 250 fixed wing PIC with 25 multi required to get the R-ATP. They do ask that if you don’t have an FAA Commercial Multi Engine you use your GI Bill to get this rating with Coast. Once you finish building time they will also qualify for a $15,000 bonus plus they will pay for your R-ATP certificate! And just announced this week, once you complete the program and are employed Envoy will pay you $5000 per pilot referral! Lastly, career stability with a guaranteed flow from Envoy to American Airlines.
I at first thought this type of thing sounded too good to be true... but combined with recent concerns about the future pools of pilots (http://www.bloomberg.com/news/artic...of-future-pilots-keeps-major-airlines-on-edge) maybe this is a real possibility?
Have any of you made the Rotary to Airline transition? Is it worth it, considering the probable 5 or 6 years in a feeder making 25K/year?
Anyone know of any other programs in addition to Envoys? I figure if this airline reached out to me and is hunting for applicants, there must be other similar programs at the competition. Any recommendation on which company or pipeline to pursue? I will be interviewing with them and applying... but I don't know anyone from my military friends who has gone this route, and I'm at sea with a crappy internet connection pretty much until my seperation date. So research is difficult. Airwarriors, what gouge can you give?!
Notes:
I have ~1350 hours total, 1200 being Rotary
I have my CFII rotary, and CFI Fixed-wing
Goal is to stay in the cockpit, but alos be able to provide a living wage to myself.
I have ~1350 hours total, 1200 being Rotary
I have my CFII rotary, and CFI Fixed-wing
Goal is to stay in the cockpit, but alos be able to provide a living wage to myself.
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