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[SierraPilot123]

Hey Guys,

I have a training captain (Skywest) coming by this week for a visit. My cheif pilot suggested I type up a quick resume. I know I am still low time for the regionals but I guess it can't hurt to have it prepared.

How does this look? Anything you professionals would suggest to make it look better? Something you would add or take out?

Thanks. I will certainly return the favor to others in the near future.

[Stone Cold]

I personally would change the "Pilot Credentials" to read flight experience, or something of the sort. I would also move the medical, ratings and RTOP under qualifications. Myself personally think they sound better under those topics. Also, only put the degree under education...you have it on there twice. Kinda looks like you are looking for filler.

Do you have any "non-dangerous" hobbies? Kinda give yourself a personality with that (in my opinion). I wouldn't list skydiving/cliffdiving/swimming with sharks, but do you golf? Make films? Restore cars? It might make them want to spend a few days on the road with you...

Please take all this as absolutely subjective, and at your discretion. Some regional guys will probably help out more, as this is something coming from non-regional pilot who is only ASSuming what regionals would want.

I hope it helps, and once again, don't take personally...I think your format is very good and your experience will get you hired in today's market (as sad as some (of us) may think). And, I'm happy to see at least some experience...if you had been a 250 hour wonder, I wouldn't have responded.

Good luck!!!

[Chris_Ford]

Objective is the single most ridiculous line on a resume that people seem to think is a good idea.

We know what your objective is.

Additionally, describe what you did at those jobs in 1 line, use nifty verbs like "synergized" for bonus points. But really, talk about your "management" skills or something else relevant to a pilot (see: cockpit management skills)

[Stone Cold]

Originally Posted by Chris_Ford

Objective is the single most ridiculous line on a resume that people seem to think is a good idea.

We know what your objective is.

With HR people (no offense meant to HR people), I would still include it. Yes, it's ridiculous to put it in there when you list flight times, but they *could* think you're applying for an internship or something stupid. Put it in...it's one line...

* personal opinion only

[Chris_Ford]

If you're sending it in cold, perhaps... but most airlines have an online app or something of the likes, and permit you to C&P your resume. . . it's unnecessary then

[Stone Cold]

Originally Posted by Chris_Ford

If you're sending it in cold, perhaps... but most airlines have an online app or something of the likes, and permit you to C&P your resume. . . it's unnecessary then

All subjective...you never know how many hands touch a resume. It could be put on the CP's desk and then handed to somebody else for handling. Why not put it in there just to be safe? He is talking about handing it to somebody for submission...even online apps, from my understanding, get printed and forwarded around. If you have enough info on there that you don't have 1 line to spare, then you should be qualified enough to not need it...otherwise might as well put it in to be safe.

The thing that annoys me is "references available upon request". Duh. If I ask for them, they'd better be there. And NEVER put your SSN on an application or resume, for those not sure...

Also, what if I'm applying for a street captain spot...?

[SierraPilot123]

Thank you guys for the responses. The changes are currently being made and I like many of your suggestions. The one line job descriptions are going to take a day or two to write.

I still have to agree with putting an objective. I think it is necessary to make a clear statement what job you are applying for, but to each his own.

Oh and don't get my wrong.....I totally agree with having a good chunk of experience before flying passengers around, but if the oppurtunity presents its self, wouldn't you? You never know how long the hiring is going to last.

[aloft]

I agree that it should read Flight Experience where you list your hours; those are not your pilot credentials, your list of certificates is. So I'd change Qualifications to Pilot Credentials, and Pilot Credentials to Flight Experience.

[Doug Taylor]

Leave the objective on, don't leave the guesswork to HR and absolutely agree on changing 'pilot credentials' to 'flight experience'.

The header is blurry and not legible too.

If you're free the 21st, come meet Skywest's Camielle Ence at NetworkJC, she's friendly and there to find good applicants.

[Bandit_Driver]

Definately keep the objective.

Don't put your SOC number or include a picture on it.

[pilotty]

Yo

a few suggestions to get your resume noticed and not pitched. Make your objective...To acquire a position as a First Officer.

Leave off your interests! They know you like photography and film making that is your business you own under work experience. I would just leave out of the conversation that you ski and ride personal watercraft. What if they had a relative or friend hurt in a ski accident or they own a pontoon boat

Eliminate Complex with flight time and list these with what you have as these are what they want to know, Cross Country, Night, Instrument, Actual Instrument, and Time in the last 6 months.

Under what certificates you hold spell out what you have. not ASEL or CFI CFII, list that you are a
Certified Flight Instructor
Airplane Single Engine land
Instrument Airplane

Oh and a MEL is a Minimum Equipment List

Hope that helps, Good Luck man

[Pilatapus]

I am guessing that PWC's is personal water craft not Pratt and Whitney Canada. I might spell that out or leave it out completely. If pilotty hadn't mentioned it in the previous post I would not have known what a PWC was. If it wasn't at 4.0 grade point average then I don't know that mentioning it is that necessary. If you graduated then you graduated. Same goes for ATP and FE written scores. You may also want to spell your companies website correctly under work experience.

Otherwise your resume follows the standard look of most pilot resumes and that's not a bad thing. Put it on nice white paper with the watermark placed correctly and put it in a matching white envelope. Wash you hands befrore doing so you don't want to get it a thumby. Good luck.

[Crockrocket94]

No real reason to include the interests, I am guessing they might get that on the actual interview?

That and SPELL CHECK the Resume!!!!

"InterestS" not "Interest"...
Write out the CFI,II and MEI labels.

Do not abbreviate... and SPELL EVERYTHING right. SO many people get dismissed immediatly due to poor spelling and word choice.

[H46Bubba]

I'd also suggest including your instument time in with your flight experience. Some airlines look at that as well.

[falconvalley]

You could always give SkyWest a discreet call and ask them what they want their pilot candidates to put on a resume or check their website. Won't help you with to include the objective or not, but it will give you some good ideas.

My airline was nice enough to politely ask me to revise my resume TWICE before accepting the 3rd copy. Weirdest thing I ever went through in a hiring process. They wanted specific information on it that pertained to exactly what they were looking for.

[SierraPilot123]

Thank you for that Crockrocket

Originally Posted by Crockrocket94

No real reason to include the interests, I am guessing they might get that on the actual interview?

That and SPELL CHECK the Resume!!!!

"InterestS" not "Interest"...
Write out the CFI,II and MEI labels.

Do not abbreviate... and SPELL EVERYTHING right. SO many people get dismissed immediatly due to poor spelling and word choice.

[Crockrocket94]

Just looking out for ya man!

Good luck!

[Boieng747pilot]

Try going to www.airinepilotcentral.com on downloads, click on job search, and then scroll down until you see sample civilian pilot resume. It helps!

[Boieng747pilot]

Try going to www.airinepilotcentral.com on downloads, click on job search, and then scroll down until you see sample civilian pilot resume. It helps!

[Gilberto]

Also I would put in the objective something like "obtain a first officer position with skywest airlines" give it a personal look so they can feel special.

under education put your traditional schools and make another topic for Professional Flight Training or something along those lines

Pilot credentials change to Flight experience

scratch the interest bit there will be places on apps for you to put that stuff

apply for a passport now and get it done asap if you have put that on there under qualifications most airlines if not all require it. If have applied put down passport and then the date you applied and if you expedited your application or not. It took me almost 2 years to get my passport done because of some birth cert issues and them being backed up.

these are just some suggestions pm me and I will send you a copy of my resume if you want some other ideas.

[Stone Cold]

Not to keep nitpicking, but I agree with pretty much everybody else...no abbreviations, spell check, etc.

One thing I did notice checking this thread again was your SE and ME times don't add up to your TT. Do you have glider time or something? Just curious...from my understanding, that's another thing people will notice (go figure, I noticed it). Just making sure you don't have any math errors in there.

Good luck. How'd it go with the Skywest pilot?