Originally Posted by
AtlCSIP
Assuming you had the money, which training would you do given the following 3 choices.
1. ATP SES and a Tailwheel endorsement
2. ATP MES
3. B737 type
They are all about the same amount right now. Which one and why?
BTW, those of you who are going to go on a rant saying "Don't ever pay for a type" please don't bother. That's not the point here.
Your profile says that you are currently a Navajo pilot. So, you are a pro pilot, presumably looking to move up in pay and responsibility.
The B-737 type (ATP) shows more to an airline personel department than any seaplane rating.
I know full well that serious tailwheel experience means much greater crosswind competency than most nosewheel only pilots ever attain, but airline personel department people usually are not pilots. And even most interview pilots that you encounter will not have any tailwheel experience.
Do you have an ATP yet? If not pick one up in a basic single engine first. An ATP in a C-172 is dead cheap. If you are currently flying the Navajo, and your boss will allow it, and you feel competent, get it in the Navajo.
Joe