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How many years does it usually take for you to be a airline captain

Airlines aren’t just hiring someone who can fly a jet…they’re hiring someone who can manage time, stay organized, and keep calm when the day goes sideways. 🕒 Showing up “just on time” is basically showing up late. 📋 If your logbook looks like it survived a thunderstorm… we’ve got questions. 🧳 And if you’re digging for a pen during the briefing, welcome to the cockpit circus. Strong applicants stand out by: ✅ Planning ahead ✅ Staying organized with paperwork and schedules ✅ Prioritizing like a professional ✅ Staying flexible when delays and gate changes happen (because they will) Remember: A good pilot is always ahead of the airplane… …and ahead of their alarm clock.

Do you have an interview coming up? Are you curious to see what happens behind the scenes to make the interview happen? Take a journey with Ernie on a trip to Dallas for a round of pilot interviews and find out for yourself. If you’d like that level of insider’s perspective to help prepare you for your interview then send me a message. https://youtu.be/gj0taDDl7IQ

I frequently get asked how many hours you need to apply for a major airline. Right now, the lowest time pilot I have seen get an interview scheduled at a major is 2400 hours, with no turbine PIC. If you have your ATP, I would encourage you to apply to any or all major airlines when they have their application windows open, and update monthly. Your persistence and attention to detail shows to the recruiters that you are the kind of person they want to interview. Take the time to get your applications done right, no mistakes or rambling explanations. Dream big, you have nothing to lose by letting the airline of your dreams know you want to work for them.