Originally Posted by
HighFlight
My point is I think your claim of up to 700 hours the first year, including 2-4 months of RSV, is inflated. I would think the lower realm is more likely, say 350-400. Hence, I would like to hear what others are flying their first year, if anyone wishes to volunteer their times, so we can get a ballpark estimate.
You tend to put out accurate info normally, I just find the claims of what a new hire, who will sit a bit of RSV their first year, to be a bit over the top. Maybe guys ARE flying that much at ENY, I would just like to hear actual numbers rather than anecdotal claims. Not for me, but in the interest of accurate info for potential new hires looking at a new career. Not trying to stir your pot, just trying to establish if it's accurate or not. I know what was true a few months ago in this industry can be 180º out from what is happening today.
I'm not a new hire, but last year I transitioned to the 175 when it was a new aircraft in January. So my experience was similar to what a new hire would come across. Attended long term training for 2 months then spent about 3 months or so on rsv until enough guys filed in beneath me to get me off of rsv. I tried to fly as little as possible throughout the year and ended up flying 600 something hours for the year. So if you're someone who is wanting to get hours, you'll have no problem flying 700+ hours your first year.