I was in about the same position about 7 years ago. I took a trip to Anchorage and ended up with a job teaching at the Elmendorf Aero Club. Teaching in Alaska gave me the experience and the contacts to get a part 135 job in Anchorage. It is great flying, and some of the best experience I have had.

I was able to get the flight time needed to be competitive with the airlines when they began to hire after 9/11. I was hired at American Eagle in the 4th new class in March of 2004.