Originally Posted by
shanejj
Since the minimum age for the atp written is 21, I can't have that done for the next two years. Meaning, I'd have to CFI or w/e else there is till then? So that route would take me down to scenario 2. I think it's a great idea if they'd hire with minimums that low. IF I actually did get a call (doubt it though) the only problem I would have would be 121 training and ATP related ?s. I think i do have an asa test prep somewhere that I got for a two year head start. Don't know if it matters that I flew right seat (was not required) on 135 operations just for a few lucky hours. Well guess we'll find out whats gonna happen....
Oh boy...
Put this in your pipe and smoke it shanejj:
IF you did get hired, which is not out of the question, you won't be able to upgrade for 4 years!!! Colgan and Commutair have been known to hire that low. Would you really want to spend that much time in the right seat waiting to upgrade? That means 4 years of no PIC time. If you get furloughed, mess up and lose your job or the company goes under, you won't have many other options. Personally, I'd rather have 500-1000 PIC time from instructing to make me marketable to just about anyone rather then the select few operators who would hire a 19 year old with 350 hours.