Originally Posted by flyguy2015

Hi, I am a first time poster with a career question looking for opinions. I would like to meet Delta's minimums one day and I am trying to determine the best way to do that.

Sitting at 600TT (all civilian). Currently flying part time contract SIC for a company that operates King Airs and Lears. I think it will turn into full time within a few months. Only flying about 10-20 hours per month right now but hope it will increase to around 30-35 if they hire me full time.

I have an opportunity to fly a Caravan aprox 100 hours per month (start in right seat with quick upgrade in about 6 months). 40 years old. Plenty of academics but very little total time. Should I jump to the Caravan for the hours or stay where I am and wait for full time work soon in King Airs and Lears.

(I much prefer my current company and equipment, it is local and the people are great, and I could see myself happy there for the rest of my career----- but I am not getting any younger and feel that I need to be flying something full time even if it is an unpressurized single.) I am leaning toward staying where I am for a few years or possibly forever as QOL is excellent but if hours are everything in this business maybe I should consider flying everyday for a couple of years no matter what the equipment is?

All opinions appreciated. Thanks.