Originally Posted by
DirectTo
I don't really care whether the number is 1000, 1500, 2000, whatever, but as a relative new hire (who had just a bit over 1500), I don't think instructing alone is the best way to get there.
I learned considerably more about airline style flying from 135 than I did from instructing. I would hope people would instruct to get their 135 mins then find a 135 job...it's valuable experience and the best bet for multi time.
Just my opinion of course, and I'm sure somebody will jump all over me for not treating instructing like the holy grail.
I used to fly 135, flight instructing (same place) and fly banners in other place. I also had two students with their own plane.
As you said, flying 135 made me a better pilot, because you don't always fly in the best of weather. (Like CFIing a Student Pilot, which is only VFR and if is raining you just don't go). Also you are the one responsible for the whole operation. Going to fly without the tanks all the way filled.
Young people want to have a great job without working hard. That's the main problem. Because with that in mind they'll take whatever job to make TT, lowering the overall payment, doing it for free or even paying to get a job. For me, that's unacceptable!!!!!