Originally Posted by
f16jetmech
I'm in a very similar situation with a little over 500 hours CFI. I have a good job at american flyers in dallas so im not looking to leave that at all. I want so bad to jump into this thing for the experience and i would have a blast.... but im not so sure its the wisest for my desired career path. I might just do it for a hobby more than anything. I love aviation and anything aviation. The hardest part will be the 2 weeks of INDOC and ground school stuff and no pay.
I know this is probably a big no... but any shot that a regional might lower the multi time or TT if a guy has this kinda stuff on his resume? I mean it has to be worth something.... even an SIC type (which i know doesnt mean much) has to show the airline that i can handle this stuff and i have a leg up on most guys coming into the regionals. Am i right?
It doesn't seem like this job (right-seat program) has to be an all or nothing program. I don't think the guy in my class wa giving up his instructing job. The right-seat program was just a part-time job. You could instruct all day if you wanted to and then take those C or D sim schedules. I'm sure doing that often would wear you out and probably make your QOL less than desirable. If you aren't moving anywhere in a hurry then what is the purpose of killing yourself to get those 40 (then 80) sim sessions. Just take them as they are offered, build your time toward SIC and PIC quals, make contacts, and move on when able to give the guy waiting for your spot the same opportunity.
USMCFLYR