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Old 09-14-2010 | 11:12 AM
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Walkeraviator
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From: Airline Captain
Default QOL/Pay vs Hours Logged

Here is the deal. I am working for a Part 135 operator (medical stuff)and have been for a while. I have it made in every department expect logging hours. And since logging time is teh only way to advance my career I have been thinkin bout biting the bullet and hittin the regionals. Now I have an interview at a regional and am on the fence on whether I really want the job or not...

Here is what I have:

7 days on (12 hour shifts at base, home every night w/wife and kid)
7 days off
$41k/yr
Log 250hrs/yr SIC in King Air 200
Was given two weeks notice last November, but the company came back and kept us thanks to a contract with a local Hospital...

My concern is that I am almost 30 and havent logged any hours at all. I have about 1350 TT right now. And if I dont start loggin time quicker I may never make it to a decent job. But If i go to the airlines, i will have to sell the house and move in with the in-laws to get by and i will nver see my family. But if I stay a my job, there is a good possibility that I wont have a job next month (i know airlines are teh same way)...

What is the smart move here?
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