Originally Posted by
deadstick35
Getting the 500ME would be hard w/o 135 time, but 5-6 ME students would get somebody to 100ME.
And what is wrong with having to fly a piston twin in all kinds of weather for a year or two before jumping into a 40,000 pound aircraft?
My first multi job (421) required 2000 tt and 500 multi. Prior single pilot experience was a plus. Pay started at $36k.
If nothing else, it weeds out the folks who are afraid of getting their hands dirty.