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Old 01-05-2006 | 01:32 PM
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Hey,

Best advice I can give you is slam out your ratings get them done. Be a CfI build some time. I don't where you live but, try to fly multi engine airplanes as much as possible. Multi time is very important! You will need a min of 100hrs multi but more like 150-200hrs to get a job. There are a lot of options, canyon driver in a twin otter, part 135 SIC and PIC, all kinds of stuff just network and look around, its there. Go somewhere where get a quick upgrade. That 1000 hrs multi PIC turbine time will open up a lot doors. As tempting as the RJ's are I would try to stay away them unless you could get a quick upgrade. Try to go for the heavy turbo props 20k LBS gross wgt and up. That time is still highly regarded flight time because from what I have been told is that a Saab is hell of a lot more difficult to fly than a 737. You can and will fly the big ones someday it just takes desire, money, and a lot of luck. If flying the heavy equipment is what you want, go for it and don't look back. Keep in mind this coming from someone thats 21yrs old and no wife and kids and nothing to lose. I am still at the age of believing anything can be done. HA HA we'll see what I can make of it. Good luck

Chris
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