Originally Posted by TheProfessionalPilot
Any input on Chautauqua? I am very close to starting a program w/ RAA that will supposedly let me "skip" the 23 minimum age rule (I'm 20).
I dont CARE about hourly pay.... I care about where I live and as long as I am going to get Capt. when I turn 23, then I have 2 1/2 years waiting to be one anyhow due to age on the ATP!
A guy who wants to do it RIGHT.
For a guy wanting "to do it RIGHT", you're quickly heading towards doing it "WRONG".
With all due respect, it's people like YOURSELF with this "I don't care about pay" attitude that is causing problems for regional pilots. YOU should CARE about pay. If you don't care NOW, when will you CARE???
With the money you're going to spend at RAA,
buy a clue and become educated on the industry, and realize you need to change your attitude and start building your experience like everyone else. You can't wait another THREE years and use that time to become more experienced before moving onto the regionals? Talk about being impatient...
Part 135 experience should be a mandatory requirement for any pilot wishing to
graduate up to the 121 world. And, yes, I flew single-engine 135 night cargo before becoming a 121 F/O. I'm twice you're age and care VERY much about the future of the business.
Rant over...
Peace
SF