Originally Posted by
tflyer70
freezingflyboy has it right. If you post times like that wanting the things you do, it could be seen as either flame bait or ignorance--or combination. But since you asked to get some opinions, then here goes:
Your gonna have to keep instructing more than the 300 or 400 you want to be at. More likely till you have 1000 hrs, and within that time if you are not an MEI, get it. 145 multi is low--not that its bad thing becuase we have all been there, but calling a spade a spade--its low, get more.
Maybe move to getting on with a freight operator after getting at least 1000 hrs. Especially if you get one in the midwest where you can do all weather types of flying. This is invaluable experience flying in all kinds of IMC weather. Start with the singles they have, then after 6 mos or so move to the light twins. After doing this for a year you will primed to move into the regional category. Dont be in a rush. Get the experience first and foremost, and as I always say get out of a flight what you out into it. I dont think I have many hours and Im sitting at just over 7000 TT and 6000multi (prop/t-prop/and jet) and still try to learn something new on each flight..FWIW
Honestly this is about the best advice you'll get. Its easy to get tunnel vision and want to reach that goal right now but some things in life are DEFFINITLY worth waiting for. If you get on someplace with your times IF you make it through training you may even catch some animosity from your future captains for being some punk that took a shortcut that thinks he knows everything when they did their pennance CFI'ing to get 135, then cargo for a year or two, then onto a regional etc. etc. I know you may not have that kind of attitude by your captains may take that attitude regardless. Its hard not too feel entitled or think you can do it at this stage - and I"m not saying you can't. You've worked hard to get to where you are but TRUST me - get some more expirience first and hold out for a better regional or other flying job. Nobody wants to be a second choice - and though they may realize their company is a stepping stone for most they won't appreciate you bailing after a few months and they'll probably sense that in you right away - so they are less likey to care about you either. Either way best of luck.