Originally Posted by
Airman
I just got my AMEL and was looking to build some time. I was browsing websites and came across Eaglejet.
Does anyone have any experience with these people and their operations? Is is worth spending $20,800 for 250hrs of SIC time in a Shorts-360?
My instructor wants me to get my MEI instead and start teaching first, kind of leaning towards getting the MEI and adding the I, and II later.
Any tips is highly appreciated!
There are many scams out there. Be cautious!!. You're trying to build time, correct? Make sure the time is legally loggable. Understand FAR 61.51(f). Call the FDSO and speak with the POI about the paticular company you'll be flying for. Make sure you will be a required crewmember on the flights or the time does not count and cannot go in your logbook.
The key is: Does the operation require two pilots? Cargo is typically a no, passenger operations is typically a yes. Or, does the aircrafts complexity require two pilots? A C172 is a no, a B747 is a yes.
I would agree with your instructor, unless you're very rich, do your timebuilding as a CFI, the airlines prefer that anyway. Goodluck!
