Originally Posted by
Walkeraviator
I would become a dog catcher before moving to south Florida and flying for those 134.5 carriers. I wish you luck finding something, but if you find an operation that fits your laundry list.... you will likely be competing with guys with twice your time. My suggestion is to go find the first paying job that logs you lots of flight time without jeopardizing your certificate. Get your time and move on. I hate the "paying you dues" kind of guys, but getting experience in older aircraft makes you a better pilot both inside the cockpit and out.
I know that in aviation it's always "paying your dues" time. A lot of "older" people in this forum apparently didn't have to grind as flight instructors past 1000 Dual Given and think my request is funny.
I think there's an overall lack of pilots right now (hence the regionals going twice/three times the old pay) so maybe I can find what I like instead of having to grind on unairworthy airplanes.
I'll keep looking for the best because I don't see the point in taking a ****ty job just because better jobs are more difficult to land. As of right now I have a steady job that gives hours so I'm in no urgency to move from flying old training planes to fly even older jets for the same pay.
Thanks for your polite answer. Most users on here were jerks.