Originally Posted by
angelicm3
Hi all,
I will be flying the Brasilia pretty soon and I would like to know how far I can jump once I get 1000hours PIC on this plane. For example: can I hope for southwest, Fedex or any other good major with Brasilia PIC under my belt? Where are all of the SkyWest people going after they do their time with SkyWest?
Thank you
Sure you can. MEL Turbine PIC in the EMB-120 means you have had to learn to fly the hard way! Just make sure you know each and every carrier's MEL PIC Turbine requirements. It should'nt take you more than a year and a half to get that time, just remember that these days pilots are getting hired by the majors that exceed the minimums by quite a margin. Your phone won't start to ring off the hook once you get your 1,000 PIC.
This industry requires patience and persistence. Figure between 5,000 and 7,000 hours at least if you're a civilian FLAP. Good luck, there are still some good jobs left in this industry.