Originally Posted by
airplane401
I'm a senior in college and will be graduating soon. I've been flying for the past 4 years and have my commercial multi and single. Here are my stats:
Total Time: 708
PIC: 631
Cross Country: 455
Instrument: 102
Night: 37
With my time and 4 year degree, do I have a decent shot at a 135 company? I don't have my CFI and really don't want to instruct. Do I have enough hours to pass on instructing and go with a 135 operator as SIC? Thanks!
Probably, but do you really want to?
Do you want to get a phone call on your first “day off” in a week telling you to ASAP show for a 3 day open-ended trip that gets extended to 14days? My guess is no.
Most 91/135 companies will require a training bond/contract these days too. 1-3 year contracts are fairly common so when “the SUCK” starts creeping in on you, just remember, if you quit you owe them money for your training (yes, I know it’s BS but that’s their business).
My recommendation, just grind it out teaching and apply to a regional early.