Submitting resumes Pre-1k Hours

[Whiteshadow]

I realize that different operators have different timeframes they would find acceptable for you to submit a resume. Example: A 1k hour PIC minimum job, some places don't even want to see a resume if you haven't reached it yet, but others will be ok with it.

 

Now let's say that a job is opening up in April, which requires 1k hours PIC. Let's also say that at your current rate of flight time, you are sure you will be over the hump as the job is opening up. Let's say you put a note next to your PIC time stating that you will have reached 1k hours by such and such timeframe.

 

How early do you think it would be acceptable to do something like this? particularly interested in submitting to Temsco this way. Anyone with direct knowledge of how the CP there might view this tactic would be nice.

 

Thanks

[Little Bird]

Well, you have to be in it to win it. I've seen some job postings that actually specific the mins need to be met prior to actual hiring, so you do have some leeway there. I did this myself when applying for an EMS job re the instrument hours. When I spoke to the CP he said he'd only arrange an interview once I'd reached the mins, so I think it definitely helps to get your name out there. As far as Temsco goes, you'll want to submit your resume from 1 Jan and make sure you have the requirements at the very latest by the end of March.

[Whiteshadow]

Thanks for the response Little Bird. I think the same way. All I can do is cast a wide net and see what I catch. I may be able to make it by the end of March, if I get really lucky with weather. Thanks again.

[WolftalonID]

Networking can never be done too early, even if its just to stop in and put a face to a name, and keep in touch over time as your hours do grow.

[avbug]

Bear in mind that published hiring minimums do not mean that's what's required to get the job. What you should be concerned about are competitive minimums.

 

If the job advertises 1,000 hours as the minimum total time, but everyone who applies has five thousand hours, then you'll need five thousand to be competitive. Whether you have the 1,000 hours becomes irrelevant. 2,500 hours would be round file material, because it's still not competitive.

 

Total hours aren't everything; aviator background and experience, type of flying, type of aircraft flown, work history; these all have a lot of bearing on whether one is going to get consideration.

 

Companies that do hire closer to low minimums are generally those that pay low enough that more experienced pilots won't bother to apply, or companies that don't look for experience because they want low time pilots who will work for peanuts, and who will be obliged to stick around for a while.

[r22butters]

"Thanks for the resume call us when you have 1000hrs.", was my experience with Temsco.

 

,...one guy told me the chief pilot said to him, "If he has 999hrs don't bring me his resume!"

Edited February 19, 2016 by r22butters

[heligirl03]

That's what I did back when. I stated my current hours and rate of accrual in my cover letter and date I would reach the requirement by, which was prior to training season. I visited in September with 970 for a January class date technically requiring 995. You'll also get 5-10hrs in training.

[avbug]

I realize that different operators have different timeframes they would find acceptable for you to submit a resume. Example: A 1k hour PIC minimum job, some places don't even want to see a resume if you haven't reached it yet, but others will be ok with it.

 

Now let's say that a job is opening up in April, which requires 1k hours PIC. Let's also say that at your current rate of flight time, you are sure you will be over the hump as the job is opening up. Let's say you put a note next to your PIC time stating that you will have reached 1k hours by such and such timeframe.

 

How early do you think it would be acceptable to do something like this? particularly interested in submitting to Temsco this way. Anyone with direct knowledge of how the CP there might view this tactic would be nice.

 

Thanks

 

 

If you know your time will be over a thousand hours at the time the vacancy comes due, then put the thousand hours on your resume, because that's what you'll have when it's being considered.

 

Why muddy your chances with a convoluted explanation that you're not qualified now, but will be? If you know you'll meet the qualifications at the time people are being called in for interviews, then put the time you'll have and submit.

 

If you're not qualified for the job, you can submit the resume, but if there are plenty of qualified applicants, yours goes in the round file.

 

If you continue submitting resumes showing yourself to be unqualified, soon enough when your name comes, up, it will get passed over because you've conditioned the company to overlook your name.