Originally Posted by
texaspilot76
Thanks hendefea. I just wanted to clarify that I have held my instructor certificates for 2 years now, I just haven't flown a massive amount of hours because I have been finishing college. I fly regularly, just don't get a lot of time. Freelance instructing is tough. Thanks for the insight.
Hey Texas. This is meant to be constructive only. If you have had your instructor cert for two year and only have 450 hours don't point this out to anyone. It is really not showing a commitment to getting your time in. I flew 450 hours by accident just by hanging around the airport and instructing part time in about 8 months.
You have not said what your millitary background is in. What ever it is I truely appreciate you for doing it but dropping mortars into a tube is not going to get you any credit at an airline. If you flew in the military I would think you'd have more flight time. Don't use the millitary for thinking they owe you anything for putting up with that BS for 4 years.
Have you gone to any job fairs? Some guys whine about them but I went to 2, the second one I got hired at the first one I wasn't ready anyhow just on a fact finding mission. There are not a lot of young guns in line at the regional carriers and you can make some good connections. That is what the guys graduating ATP have, good connections. They are no more the pilot then the kid at the local FBO. Before I wound someones ego no offense, I've trained at ATP for some of my ratings as well.
As for the degree. I never stepped foot onto a college campus unless I had a beer in my hand, and certainly never paid to be there. I have on the other hand had worked for some pretty crappy companies to get where I am now. Too many people are discounting some of the freight operators who may pick you up with your time and experience. Build your hours quickly with them, then go find a regional for which you wish to work.
I worked at Airmidwest, wasn't the best, wasn't the worst.
SKYWAY in Kissimmee FL, thats the worst! But at air middie I was able to build 121 multi turbine and when I walked in the door at Republic the job was mine too loose. I didn't by the way. A college degree never came into play. 800 hours of multi turbine with a 121 carrier got me the interview.
Sorry to say but you gotta take a hit somewhere. And loose the I should have this job attitude. I'd really recommend the job fair deal. Air INC has one coming up in MAY there are already 7 or 8 regionals signed up to attend. Find one with a base close to home. I'd be there with a couple of good resume's a nice suit and the desire to put up with some crap for a little longer.
Good Luck