Originally Posted by
ConnectionPilot
I'm sure this question is asked quite a bit but I don't visit here often so I thought I'd ask...
I'm interested in a career for several regionals including Eagle and XJT. I have the opportunity to get my type rating for the CRJ or ERJ and I know Eagle has lower minimums for those who have the type. My question is, will I have just as good of a chance of getting a job with 500-600tt and 150-200 multi as I would having my type and 100 multi?
It's all your own perogative, but;
1) DON'T buy the type if you don't have to. What good does a CRJ type do you if you get hired by an ERJ operator? Yeah, you paid your money and passed the ride, big deal. Guess what? Alot low time pilots get hired at regionals and pass the training, WITHOUT PAYING FOR IT.
2) Set you career goals just a tad higher. I'm a regional pilot NOW, but that is not my CAREER GOAL. If the fit hits the shan and I'm stuck, so be it. But when I got into this business, RJ pilot was not the planned career destination. I'm not dissing the guys that are sticking it out for whatever reason, most of their reasons are very valid. I'm just still aiming for bigger/better things in this career.