Originally Posted by
crewdawg
You'll get about ~150 hours in the 38, that's about it. Unfortunately the tweet will be gone...that was good for another 120 hours (plus it was a blast to fly). Most places give military guys .2 conversion but that still isn't much for what you would have after your seasoning. So for places like NetJets that require 500 multi, you would be out of luck. Unless you have significant amount of multi time from before, you will need to build some twin time somewhere else.
Besides....who cares, you will have more fun flying this thing than you can ever imagine....worry about multi hours later!
Goodluck!
Thanks!!
Originally Posted by
F16Driver
The multi requirement at Netjets is due to the contract with owners. All airlines, that I know of, accept viper time toward the turbine PIC requirement, as was mentioned earlier. BTW, flying vipers is cool, but is in no way a time builder. I've been in the Viper for 7 years with 3 tours in OIF and I have about 1100 hours in it. Funny thing is I have more time than an active duty buddy of mine from IFF who has stayed in the viper. He has just over 900. DoD budget cuts and overmanning have been a pain and they seem to get worse every year.
What unit are you trying to get into?
I have been looking at different units for quiet some time. I have been told not to get my hopes up on going to just one place and flying one plane so that is what I'm doing. The first unit I am applying to is the 115th FW in Wisconsin. This unit is close to my home in Illinois and so far everyone I spoke to seemed really friendly and helpful. I am planning a visit to the base on May 3rd. Any suggestions or advice would be greatly appreciated!!