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?
There is no reason for you to have low time when you graduate! Work your a^^ off and get your ratings early. Then spend the rest of college life gaining hours and experience. Do whatever it takes! (ie... flying sky divers, flight instruction, aircraft deliveries, banner towing, charters, ect...) I entered college with 110 hours and a private pilots license. I graduated with over 1700 hours and over 700 multi Commercial single multi land and sea, CFII/MEI. I was in new hire class at the airline of my choice two days after my last final exam. (was also offered jobs at three other airlines) It can be done.
Your goal should be to get hired as soon as possible not with as little experience as possible. These two things are not mutually exclusive. Don't graduate with nothing but the 250 hrs you got in training and start whining about how you deserve this job or that job.