Thinking of applying
03-27-2017, 02:55 PM
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Thinking of applying
I flew for a regional for 9 years and a commuter turboprop for a year before that. 6000TT, 5500 turbine. No TPIC though. For the last 2 1/2 years I've been working as an instructor/examiner at FlightSafety. Thinking of applying at AA. I left the regionals because I financially couldn't support my family. FSI is nice but its not flying. I'll shovel dirt before I go to a regional again. I have multiple types on an ATP. Will the lack of recent "real" aircraft flying hurt? I'm current per all the regs, 135Ck airman for 4 companies and have type authority on 2 aircraft programs. Thanks.
03-27-2017, 03:08 PM
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Like a friend told me years ago about going out one night in college…if you stay home, there is a 100% chance you won't have fun…if you go out, there is a 99% chance you won't have fun, but that 1% could be worth it!!! Same for applying, 100% chance you WON'T get hired if you don't apply, prob a 99% chance you won't get hired if you do apply, but the if 1% chance is worth an hour of your life, go online, fill out an app and hit submit!!! Doesn't cost a dime to play!!! Good luck…
03-28-2017, 03:12 PM
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Originally Posted by bababouey
It's funny you say you won't go to a regional to get current, and that's what 99% of the people on here would tell you to do.
I spent 9 years in the right seat at Republic, I more than paid my dues. I can take a contract corporate gig if necessary to get recent flight time, but I will never see a regional again. That being said, I never looked at FSI as a career choice. I would still love to fly for a major but I can't sacrifice the financial security of my wife and two kids to do that.
03-28-2017, 03:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Aura224
At what they pay? No chance. I spent 10 years going into debt while working for regionals and I reached a financial breaking point while waiting for upgrade. FSI offered me more than 3x my salary and I jumped. Into my 3rd year at FSI and I'm making what the average RJ Captain does.
I spent 9 years in the right seat at Republic, I more than paid my dues. I can take a contract corporate gig if necessary to get recent flight time, but I will never see a regional again. That being said, I never looked at FSI as a career choice. I would still love to fly for a major but I can't sacrifice the financial security of my wife and two kids to do that.
I spent 9 years in the right seat at Republic, I more than paid my dues. I can take a contract corporate gig if necessary to get recent flight time, but I will never see a regional again. That being said, I never looked at FSI as a career choice. I would still love to fly for a major but I can't sacrifice the financial security of my wife and two kids to do that.
03-28-2017, 04:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Aura224
At what they pay? No chance. I spent 10 years going into debt while working for regionals and I reached a financial breaking point while waiting for upgrade. FSI offered me more than 3x my salary and I jumped. Into my 3rd year at FSI and I'm making what the average RJ Captain does.
I spent 9 years in the right seat at Republic, I more than paid my dues. I can take a contract corporate gig if necessary to get recent flight time, but I will never see a regional again. That being said, I never looked at FSI as a career choice. I would still love to fly for a major but I can't sacrifice the financial security of my wife and two kids to do that.
I spent 9 years in the right seat at Republic, I more than paid my dues. I can take a contract corporate gig if necessary to get recent flight time, but I will never see a regional again. That being said, I never looked at FSI as a career choice. I would still love to fly for a major but I can't sacrifice the financial security of my wife and two kids to do that.
If you don't care for the regionals, I would consider the corporate route to get recency of experience and pick up at least 500 PIC to make you competitive.
03-28-2017, 05:27 PM
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Apply! AA needs pilots like you to instruct the next generation of pilots.
I assume your not counting your sim instruction time in your total time so be sure you time spent in simulators as a distinct experience not listed as part of your total time.
Attend the job fairs and stay positive.
I assume your not counting your sim instruction time in your total time so be sure you time spent in simulators as a distinct experience not listed as part of your total time.
Attend the job fairs and stay positive.
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