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05-19-2015, 09:24 AM
#11
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Apr 2005
Posts: 1,400
Its not a career where you can support a family until you reach a higher level position.
Working at a regional or most 135 freight outfits the pay is pretty low. The typical job progression will mean years of flying at low pay. Look at the regional airline profile section and it will give you an idea of how much they make.
Working at a regional or most 135 freight outfits the pay is pretty low. The typical job progression will mean years of flying at low pay. Look at the regional airline profile section and it will give you an idea of how much they make.
05-23-2015, 07:21 PM
#12
New Hire
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Joined APC: May 2015
Posts: 3
Ive checked out the regional airlines. Couldn't I also try for cargo as well? Is there any difference? I would imagine that cargo would be a great way to get hours and the EXPERIENCE without having to go regional until I have to go regional first and then cargo?
05-23-2015, 11:00 PM
#13
Disinterested Third Party
Joined APC: Jun 2012
Posts: 6,023
There's cargo, and then there's cargo. You can fly for Ameriflight or other cargo outfits; they don't pay well, but they're a part of the path, if you choose.
Large cargo aircraft aren't available to you at the lower rungs of the career ladder.
In many of the cargo outfits you might consider, you'll be flying single pilot with a busted autopilot, night IFR in the weather. You'll be loading your own cargo, and you'll get your hands dirty. If you're flying for a regional, you won't be doing those things. Pick your poison.
Large cargo aircraft aren't available to you at the lower rungs of the career ladder.
In many of the cargo outfits you might consider, you'll be flying single pilot with a busted autopilot, night IFR in the weather. You'll be loading your own cargo, and you'll get your hands dirty. If you're flying for a regional, you won't be doing those things. Pick your poison.
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