Thread: CFI or SIC Job
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Old 09-10-2008 | 04:19 PM
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Originally Posted by tangoindia
Well, first of all thank you for your insights....now the deal is that as soon as i hit 1200h I can get the upgrade to Captain and get the PIC time. AND then here is the thing...the option of upgrading to either a E-190 or a320.(It is all the same company)

Believe it or not, no multi min. is requiered.

My main concern was the lack of PIC and how that could affect me, not for this specific company because it is not the case, but in the overall/general industry.

So in other words, do you guys/gals out there think that having low PIC but SIC A320 or E190 a good trade?

And no, it is not in the USA.

Again, thanks for the advice.

TI-
Most people here will probably disagree with me on this but I still think you should focus on the CFI gig and then focus on your PIC time as soon as you can.

Here’s my reasoning. I personally know several people who through different ‘special programs' were able to get hired at some major airlines with almost no PIC time. It was great for them as long as their airline was doing well. When they got furloughed, guess what? – the thousands of SIC hours they have in a B737 and/or A320 isn’t helping them now because, you guessed, they still lack the PIC time.

You'll never impress a regional airline recruiter (or any recruiter) with your SIC 'jet experience' – PIC is what they want.

You mentioned that this was not for the USA market and I assume you're thinking about some kind of expat program in India, China, etc where they promise you quick upgrades and pretty decent pay? In fact, the pay probably looks incredible to you from your current perspective.
However be very careful! If they hire you with no PIC experience they'll know that they own you because no one else will hire you. Even though you find out that you really dislike to work for that company you just might be stuck there for quite some time.

Just my thoughts on it...
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