Originally Posted by
Dynomite
Making an attempt to revive this discussion. I am one year from military retirement and six months from being able to start a SkillBridge internship. While I have a CJO with a legacy, I am hoping to take advantage of SkillBridge to gain commercial aviation industry experience and build recency after a few years of non-flying assignments. I have contacted numerous companies about SkillBridge opportunities and have come up with none that are interested without a 1-2 year commitment after the internship. Any informed recommendations?
Compared to mil and airline flying, 91/135 is the Wild, Wild, West... especially for folks who don't know what they don't know.
From my informed perspective dipping your toes in that world sounds like a good way to get a checkride bust or an FAA violation and get your legacy CJO revoked. Unless you know someone at the company in question, it's a known quality operation, and you can get a Bro hookup.
Personally I wouldn't go there. If you want to get current, rent a small plane and a well regarded CFI from your local FBO or base aero club.