Originally Posted by
fenix1
Wanted to solicit some thoughts on the ideal preparation for the regionals. I’m thinking in terms of being TRULY PREPARED for 121 initial training (rather than simply building time & getting hired) and being someone who would still be very competitive even if the quantity of hires dropped significantly (training backlog, economic slowdown, unexpected loss of flying to other regionals, etc).
Seems like the optimal path would be:
- Primary training (P-SEL, I-A, C-SEL & C-MEL) in a Part 141 program
- Earn CFI, CFII & MEI
- Fly Part 135 (or 91) in turbine equipment
- Participate in cadet program
Thoughts??
Don't over think it.
The best prep would be complete training on the same type at another regional.
Next would be 135 in similar equipment
But if you already have ATP mins, it's not going to be worth a career excursion to be "better prepared" for a regional. Unless you suck as a pilot and struggle with training events. In that case you can buy sim training in a specific RJ to improve your odds. Obviously in that case you'd want to stay on that jet for the rest of your career.