Originally Posted by
CFI 1981
Guys,
A few questions, would appreciate your opinions.
I am a CFI close to ATP mins thinking of applying to the regionals. When a new hire finally gets a line, could you change around trips to maybe have 6 or 7 days ON in a row in order to get four or five days OFF in a row during the month?
Since hiring picked up, how long are new hires on reserve these days before they get a line? Looking especially at Compass, Commutair, Skywest and PSA.
Have there been many CFIs getting on with Compass, even though their preferred minimums ask for Part 121 and FMS time?
Have there been many regional F/Os (t-prop or jet) that have moved on and been hired by the nationals and majors, or do they still hire regional captains only?
Last month I waved some restrictions and got 4 off- 11 on- 7 off - 11 on. The only way you can do it is with a bunch of 30 hour overnights, otherwise you can't be scheduled 7 days in a row. The amount of days off you get depends in base and carrier of course.
Regardless of what some people will say, 121 pic is important. I have several ins at a certain mainline carrier, and was told by the chief pilot that they won't look at me untill i upgrade and get some left seat time.