Originally Posted by
PRSwell
Does compass have there own upgrade mins? I have over 1000 PIC 135 time but no 121. Per the FARs I believe I would be legal to upgrade with 1000 hrs PIC 135, but not sure if compass has there own mins.
You should be good if the 135 PIC time was in a 10+ seat jet or for a commuter operation.
I may be wrong, it's been known to happen. :-)
By the way I read the regs, the 3,500+ hours of 135 PIC I have is useless for upgrade because it was for a freight operation, which isn't included in 135.243(a)(1).
Not a huge issue for me personally since I'd prefer to wait until I can hold MSP CA and by then I'll have more than the required 1,000 hrs 121 SIC anyway.
Having flown the thing a scant six months, I gotta say that 1,000+ hours learning the Jungle Bus from the right seat before jumping into the left isn't the worst thing in the world.
Will