If a CFI wanted to go to Empire as their next career step and utilize the Purple Pathway Program, seems like they would be far better off getting to ATP mins as a CFI and then apply for a FO position on the ATR.
Starting on the 135 side with 1200 hours would then take 2 years to upgrade to the 121 side. Meanwhile, you can go from 1200 hours to 1500 hours in 3-4 months instructing and then start on the 121 side right away.
You don't start building Multi TPIC until you are a caption on the ATR, so getting to the 121 side as fast as possible is the way to go.
Am I figuring this correctly?
Last edited by JabroniJohn; 09-06-2021 at 12:05 PM.