Airlineapps.com is one of the most common ways to apply to aviation companies, from United Airlines to JSX. If you are interested in only applying to one company it is free to use. If you want to apply to more than one it will cost you around $45.

Most of this information applies to any other job or aviation application you'll fill out as well.

If you skim this and do nothing else, be honest, be consistent, be accurate!!

1) Read the instructions carefully. Does it say a complete work history or does it just want the past 10 years?

2) Switch now to an electronic logbook so it’s as easy as pie when filling out your aircraft-specific hours. I recommend using AcuLog.

3) Be consistent throughout. If you spell out Street and Avenue in one section, don’t switch to St. and Ave. on the next section.

4) Show a mature thought process. When asked why you left your previous position, don’t just say, “I left for a better job.” Be more specific such as, “I started at X company because it offered more leadership opportunities and a guaranteed one-year upgrade time.”

5) Use N/A where applicable. Instead of leaving a box blank, insert N/A because it shows attention to detail instead of the potential employer wondering if you overlooked that box and forgot to fill it in.

6) List all training courses under education. As pilots, our education doesn’t stop at college. List any type rating course, Flight Safety or SimuFlite events you’ve completed.

7) Be accurate with all employment history. List your supervisor by name and give a current phone number where someone will answer and verify your employment dates.

8) Instead of guessing at past traffic violations, order your records from the National or State DMV office so your reported information is true and accurate.

9) This is not the time to be humble. Pump yourself up and highlight all past and present achievements. Dig deep into the memory banks and share all the times you’ve volunteered and list all the awards and scholarships you’ve ever won. List any current memberships and organizations you belong to.

10) Make sure all dates are accurate. You don’t want to list being in college from 2015-2020 and living on campus and then list living at another address from 2019-2021.

11) Information on your resume and application needs to match. This includes all dates, company names, and flight hours.

12) If you were unemployed for more than 30 days you’ll have to explain your situation and account for what you were doing.

13) Make sure you use the tab in addendums to send that company-specific pilot a link who will then upload a letter of recommendation for you. The secret number seems to be four internal recommendations.

14) Remember to be honest, be consistent, and be accurate!