Originally Posted by
stbloc
What abbot buying 100-200 of multi time through one of these time building programs. That seems like a faster approach to getting hired. Why waste time once hiring picks up. Be ready to go. If you drop 15k for 200 hours of SIC turboprop time your resume will go to the top. Hiring is about to explode in 2-3 years and you want to be ready. 1000tt and 200 sic 135 turbo prop time will guarantee you an interview. That shows you are ready and can pass 121 groud school in the eyes on HR. If anyone disagrees feel free to chime in
In the strictest sense... you are correct. Maybe not TOP of the pile, but you will be in a better position than the struggling CFI trying to make ends meet and beg/barrow/plea/threaten for some multi time. Also, yes in 2-3 years you want to have your resume with 1000-2000 hours and 200-300 hours multi. There may be no "pilot shortage" but there will be SOME sort of movement and ultimately some hiring. Even the biggest naysayer wouldnt argue that the expected "shrinkage" of the industry will equal the age 65 retirees.
However, to beg the age old question... do the ends justify the means? How many jobs do you know would someone drop 15K that you could get for free (or get paid to get). Especially ones that have a starting pay usually less than 20k. Some people will drop 15-30k for a degree but the starting salary is MUCH higher than that of a regional airline.
But again in the strictest sense, you are correct.
And esa17, yes - if he wasn't serious places like Gulfstream Academy and Key Lime would not exist. Unfortunately, they are still thriving businesses...
Edit: fjetter beat me to it. I started writing then finished this up a few minutes later.