Originally Posted by
fr8av8r_66
The 135 operator that I currently work for is once again short on pilots. I'm on an 8-on/6-off reserve schedule, and can pretty much pick up as much flying as I want during my off days. FAR 135 minimums cause us to loose a lot of potential (as well as current) pilots to the regionals. It's really hard for us to fight SJS (Shiny Jet Syndrom) when the regionals will take pretty much anyone with a pulse and put them in the right seat. Why would a 300TT/50ME guy not take that job when he needs 1200TT the get a 135 PIC gig? It's a shame, though, that folks are passing up 135 jobs to go to the regionals. The time I've put in my logbook flying 135 night freight is without equal. The education and experience is invaluable, and will propell me to much better things down the road. That... and I actually get to fly the plane, not just raise the gear. :-)
Yeah, but Honestly, would you want even 1/2 the guys' you know/taught with only 300TT to fly Single-pilot night ifr freight? I'm one myself, but I definately have seen plenty of people that couldn't make the cut.
Originally Posted by
de727ups
Maybe if they raise the pay for 135 they will be able to attract more pilots?
My job pays more than a regional equivelant, even with a good upgrade. Yeah I'm flying a prop too. Jet-upgrade, very possible in the future months.
Originally Posted by
org1
That's it, plus the schedule sucks at lots of 135 operators.
Schedule depends on the company. I work weekdays, but the occasional weekend you have to be on call. We rotate through the salary line guys. Also I'm able to be home most nights.