No I didn't know about the program but it sounds interesting, I'll have to look into it.  Thanks! 

Thanks!  I look forward to helping when I can.  I enjoy mentoring people to become airline pilots.  We need more pilots too!

http://calairlinepilot.blogspot.com/

Military flying does mean quality flying to recruiters.  HOWEVER, military requires lots of flying and lots of lost seniority in the airline biz.  The longer you do not get hired at an airline, the longer it will take for you to become a "senior" pilot.  Seniority is everything at the airlines (I work for Continental Airlines) and the earlier you get hired, the better. 

I suggest, if you're in college, to do an internship with a major airline.  NOT a regional.  Or do one with a regional second if you have the time to do two internships.  I did one with Continental Airlines and it helped me to be hired at both Continental Express and Continental.  Besides that, I learned A LOT about how airlines are run behind the scenes.  Got a lot of great perks like free sim training and jumpseat privileges.  Internships are invaluable.  Getting hired these days is easier because the pilot pool has dried up a bit.  You shouldn't have too much of a problem.   

I also started a blog with regards to my experiences at:

http://calairlinepilot.blogspot.com/

It's a new blog but I plan to write many articles pertaining to how I became an airline pilot. 

Feel free to shoot me any questions, I'd be happy to help. 

Hi! I'm an Airline Pilot in service with Continental Airlines and currently fly the Boeing 737. Prior to joining the Continental family, I worked for Continental Express and flew the ATR42 and the EMB 135/145.

I attended Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and started flying lessons at 13 years old.  I just started a blog to write about my experiences in becoming an airline pilot.

The purpose of this blog is to give you a glimpse into the life of an airline pilot and what it takes to become one. I'm relatively young, at 29, to be an airline pilot. I have been in service with the airlines for the past 8 years as well.

I have the knowledge, the experience, and the stories that will help you become an airline pilot in short order. Plus I plan to entertain you with stories from my flying experience and from my friends in the industry. I will update this blog with pictures and information regarding my monthly schedule and where I travel to each and every trip.

Thank you for visiting and check back often!

If you have any questions, I'd be happy to help answer them too.

Hi! I'm an Airline Pilot in service with Continental Airlines and currently fly the Boeing 737. Prior to joining the Continental family, I worked for Continental Express and flew the ATR42 and the EMB 135/145.

I attended Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and started flying lessons at 13 years old.  I just started a blog to write about my experiences in becoming an airline pilot. 

The purpose of this blog is to give you a glimpse into the life of an airline pilot and what it takes to become one. I'm relatively young, at 29, to be an airline pilot. I have been in service with the airlines for the past 8 years as well.

I have the knowledge, the experience, and the stories that will help you become an airline pilot in short order. Plus I plan to entertain you with stories from my flying experience and from my friends in the industry. I will update this blog with pictures and information regarding my monthly schedule and where I travel to each and every trip.

Thank you for visiting and check back often!

If you have any questions, I'd be happy to help answer them too.