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About The Airline Gouge

✈️ Mission Statement

THE AIRLINE GOUGE was founded by veteran military aviators to solve a persistent challenge: military pilots transitioning to civilian airline careers often face scattered, outdated, or confusing information regarding logbook conversion, FAA regulations, medical clearances, and airline hiring pathways.

Our mission is simple: Provide free, high-yield, accurate, and structured gouge to empower military pilots across all service branches (Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, Army, Coast Guard) to seamlessly transition into commercial aviation.

🦅 Who We Serve

Whether you are:

  • A fixed-wing fighter, bomber, transport, or reconnaissance pilot looking to optimize your 750-hour military R-ATP,
  • A rotary-wing (helicopter) aviator completing fixed-wing transitions,
  • A military flight instructor (IP) or evaluator (EP) calculating PIC time for AirlineApps, or
  • An active duty pilot preparing for DoD SkillBridge and Guard/Reserve Palace Front transitions,

The Airline Gouge provides clear, battle-tested guidance to take you from military flight operations to the commercial airline flight deck.

🤝 Community Contributed

The aviation industry thrives on shared knowledge. The Airline Gouge is continuously updated with input from active military pilots, recent transition veterans, airline recruiters, and union representatives.

Have fresh airline interview intel or logbook conversion updates? Submit your gouge updates on our Contact page.

Disclaimer: The Airline Gouge is an independent educational resource. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the U.S. Department of Defense, Department of Veterans Affairs, Federal Aviation Administration, or any commercial air carrier.