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Old 07-10-2007 | 04:24 PM
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Originally Posted by KiloDelta
Hi all. This is my first post on this forum. I am currently working on my multi- commercial rating at a part 141 University. Almost every day at the airport I am hearing about the possibilities of graduating (which I have done already), finishing up your commercial license and getting a job with the regionals.

I have read how a lot of you guys/gals already in the industry are a little unsure about such low time folks getting jobs as FOs. However, since I am in the position to possibly get a job as a low time pilot, why shouldn't I take it? I have a lot of student loans to pay off and need to get my career started ASAP.

I know the number one response to the question that I am raising is experience, but I feel like I could handle it, especially after I complete the optional CRJ jet course that is available to me.

I was just curious as to what you guys think about it. If these low time pilots can make it through training, then why don't they deserve to be there?

You lack the experience.
And I don't mean flying a fast/big airplane, but operating in
the 121 environment. I've flown a few hundred hours operating in the 135 environment and I'm noticing now how different the 121 world is and how a new guy [with not even a commercial] could easily be chewed alive. Esp. in a jet
You havent even flown with more than 3 people aboard an airplane

Don't mean to bust your balls....but....

"just my .02cents"
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