Originally Posted by
lpcunity
Congratulations. After you complete your ratings you will need to build your flight time. Getting your CFI and becoming an instructor is a popular option. There are other ways as well, like banner flying, aerial mapping, pipeline survey and traffic watch. I never got my CFI and went to a 135 operator in the right seat (Co-pilot) and built up my total time. I only made $1000 a month and work almost everyday but I got flight time quick. Getting enough multi time can be challenging, so work hard for it. Check out Ameriflight, they might have a right seat program. Flying turbo props is fun and keep in mind that you aviation goals will probably evolve as you progress. It’s seems to be good time to be a commercial aviator. Best of luck on your career progress.
Thank you for the info on Ameriflight, I am looking into it seems like their program is out of TX, I live in ATL. Something to look at though.
Originally Posted by
Excargodog
Ameriflight does indeed have a first officer program:
Yes, and thank you for your time, and response.
Originally Posted by
Hawkerpilot18
CFI, CFII, MEI then instruct for 2yrs(min), then you might be ready for the real world
I have more questions for my CFI now and will ask next week. The school has been pushing for me to become a CFI. Seems like they have too many already. Thank you for your time!