Originally Posted by
Shaun
I don't think I want to end up flying jets. I would rather fly floats or tailwheel. People make money flying beavers on floats, and get to be home every night. There are quite a few places around here (Seattle and Vancouver area) that have 135 or corprate operations flying floats. I just cant figgure out how to get the float time to get hired by them.
Buy my float plane and build the time. It is the cheapest way to build float time. Keep it at RNT and get to know people about the area. That is what most end up doing unless they luck into a CFI float job.
I hate to break it to you but most those Beaver drivers don't make all that much. The jobs are mostly seasonal and the pay is low. 4 to 6,000 per season is common. Outside of that you have to luck into a good corporate gig but most of those guys are able to pull double duty on the citation as well. Even then they still don't make all that much.
I know from experience. I have flown floats in the Seattle area and in Alaska.
SKyHigh
PM if you would like some plane info or if you have any questions. I have the low down on almost every float operator in the NW.