Low Time Multi Jobs
03-27-2014, 04:35 PM
#11
Moderator
Joined APC: May 2006
Position: ATP, CFI etc.
Posts: 6,056
Pardon TallFlyer. Chalk it up to a momentary lapse of judgment due to the large raise he just got 
. Great Lakes has a dubious (poor) reputation- do yourself a favor and avoid that alternative. Ameriflight and Cape Air have decent reputations on these boards and many instructor jobs will take low-ME candidates and gradually put them in the twin if they are good in the single. The other thing you could do is get your MEI and by the time that is accomplished, you will have plenty of hours for most regional jobs.
. Great Lakes has a dubious (poor) reputation- do yourself a favor and avoid that alternative. Ameriflight and Cape Air have decent reputations on these boards and many instructor jobs will take low-ME candidates and gradually put them in the twin if they are good in the single. The other thing you could do is get your MEI and by the time that is accomplished, you will have plenty of hours for most regional jobs.
03-27-2014, 04:44 PM
#12
On Reserve
Thread Starter
Joined APC: Mar 2014
Position: Aztec Captain
Posts: 16
Great Lakes also has a 15 month training contract you have to sign. So there won't be any "sticking it out for a few months and leaving." I also should mention I don't have a CFI and don't want to spend the money right now to get it.
03-27-2014, 04:51 PM
#13
Moderator
Joined APC: May 2006
Position: ATP, CFI etc.
Posts: 6,056
Originally Posted by SkyWagon32
Great Lakes also has a 15 month training contract you have to sign. So there won't be any "sticking it out for a few months and leaving." I also should mention I don't have a CFI and don't want to spend the money right now to get it.
03-27-2014, 04:57 PM
#14
On Reserve
Thread Starter
Joined APC: Mar 2014
Position: Aztec Captain
Posts: 16
Originally Posted by Cubdriver
I tell my closest friends to learn to flight instruct because it makes you a better person in about 49 ways. But if you really wish not to instruct, how about a block of multi engine time? You might have to unload trucks at Home Depot for 5 years like the rest of us for it, but it will get you what you need.
But if it comes down to that, I'll take out a loan and go that route.
03-27-2014, 05:03 PM
#15
Banned
Joined APC: Nov 2013
Posts: 962
Originally Posted by jumpseat2024
Stick it out a Great Lakes for a couple months and get some multi. I think most regionals are hiring at 100. Also, look at AirNet. I think back in the day they only wanted 50...granted, I don't know if they have a training contract.
Disclaimer: I hearby do not support the poverty level wages at Great Lakes.
Disclaimer: I hearby do not support the poverty level wages at Great Lakes.
03-28-2014, 08:44 AM
#17
patience
Joined APC: Mar 2011
Posts: 1,068
Originally Posted by SkyWagon32
Great Lakes also has a 15 month training contract you have to sign. So there won't be any "sticking it out for a few months and leaving." I also should mention I don't have a CFI and don't want to spend the money right now to get it.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
