Should I Give Up Retirement to Join the Airlines Now?
One of the things that made it frustrating trying to figure out whether to stay in the Air Force or get out was the lack…
Tag: Airlines
3 Tips for Determining When to Make the Jump From Active Duty to the Guard/Reserves
Here at BogiDope we are routinely asked, “When should I make the transition from Active Duty to the Guard or Reserves?” The answer to that…
The Airline Hiring Boom: A Perfect Storm of Circumstances
The airline pilot hiring boom is on! We are in the midst of the largest hiring cycle that the airline industry has seen since the…
When Should You Apply to an Airline?
If you desire a job with the airlines, the time to apply is NOW. Not tomorrow. Not next week. Do it right now! As you’ll…
Airline Comparisons: Beyond the Pay Scales
It’s a shopper’s market if you are looking for an airline job today. For the first time in many years, a pilot entering the airline business…
Your Job as an Airline Pilot: The Hidden Benefits
Being an airline pilot is a cool job. As a pilot, you get a view of the world that is unmatched in any other profession. You…
How Do I Get My Airline Application Noticed?
I recently got hired by a major airline and have been asked several times for advice on applications, interviews, etc. from other hopeful future airline…
Seniority Is Like Compounding Interest
More than any other career field, seniority is the master of your destiny when you are a pilot for an airline: your schedule, the equipment…
Military Pilot Logbook Conversion
As a military pilot who is also involved heavily in General Aviation, a lot of people ask me how to translate their military flight hours…