Originally Posted by
Purpleanga
Great Lakes, without a doubt. 121 turbine time is still turbine time and when it all boils down to it for airlines, it's more important than piston pic. 1.5 years is just right time needed to mature for the left seat. Now I'm sure you understand that with no college degree it will be very hard to find a major job.
I have to disagree with you a bit here. I certainly agree that turbine PIC is more highly valued than piston PIC, but turbine SIC? PIC is PIC any way you slice it, and while turbine SIC can give you good experience, you're simply not signing for the airplane. A large amount of PIC time looks great on a resume, even if it's in a piston aircraft. The type of operation (say, Part 135) can make a good deal of difference too.
Who would you rather hire?
- An applicant with 4000TT, including 3500 turbine SIC
or
- An applicant with 4000TT, 2500 Part 135 piston PIC, and 1000 turbine SIC
Personally? I think he should go to Flight Express. Not only will the pay be
much better, the experience of single-pilot flying is second to none.