Where to go before 121???
02-10-2018 | 04:03 PM
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Where to go before 121???
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I'm currently planning to go to the regionals in about 8 months. I currently have...
1300TT
100 Multi
75 Instrument
100 Night
500 Tailwheel
CFI/CFII/MEI Comm. ASEL ASES AMEL
I also have my bachelors degree, zero debt and no commitments and I'm in my early 20's.
What are everyone's thoughts on the best career move in terms of continuing at a CFI job, or going to a 135 (caravan most likely) before the airlines? Or while I'm still young, should I go do more Tailwheel flying? I'm willing to relocate.
Would appreciate any advice.
I'm currently planning to go to the regionals in about 8 months. I currently have...
1300TT
100 Multi
75 Instrument
100 Night
500 Tailwheel
CFI/CFII/MEI Comm. ASEL ASES AMEL
I also have my bachelors degree, zero debt and no commitments and I'm in my early 20's.
What are everyone's thoughts on the best career move in terms of continuing at a CFI job, or going to a 135 (caravan most likely) before the airlines? Or while I'm still young, should I go do more Tailwheel flying? I'm willing to relocate.
Would appreciate any advice.
02-10-2018 | 04:28 PM
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Long time lurker first time poster...
I'm currently planning to go to the regionals in about 8 months. I currently have...
1300TT
100 Multi
75 Instrument
100 Night
500 Tailwheel
CFI/CFII/MEI Comm. ASEL ASES AMEL
I also have my bachelors degree, zero debt and no commitments and I'm in my early 20's.
What are everyone's thoughts on the best career move in terms of continuing at a CFI job, or going to a 135 (caravan most likely) before the airlines? Or while I'm still young, should I go do more Tailwheel flying? I'm willing to relocate.
Would appreciate any advice.
I'm currently planning to go to the regionals in about 8 months. I currently have...
1300TT
100 Multi
75 Instrument
100 Night
500 Tailwheel
CFI/CFII/MEI Comm. ASEL ASES AMEL
I also have my bachelors degree, zero debt and no commitments and I'm in my early 20's.
What are everyone's thoughts on the best career move in terms of continuing at a CFI job, or going to a 135 (caravan most likely) before the airlines? Or while I'm still young, should I go do more Tailwheel flying? I'm willing to relocate.
Would appreciate any advice.
02-10-2018 | 04:53 PM
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Keep in mind you can start class at most regionals between 1465 and 1475 hours. You'll get the remaining hours towards 1500 in the sim during training. Sounds like you're barely flying so that might save you a month or so. I would just continue to instruct if I were you.
02-10-2018 | 05:16 PM
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Long time lurker first time poster...
I'm currently planning to go to the regionals in about 8 months. I currently have...
1300TT
100 Multi
75 Instrument
100 Night
500 Tailwheel
CFI/CFII/MEI Comm. ASEL ASES AMEL
I also have my bachelors degree, zero debt and no commitments and I'm in my early 20's.
What are everyone's thoughts on the best career move in terms of continuing at a CFI job, or going to a 135 (caravan most likely) before the airlines? Or while I'm still young, should I go do more Tailwheel flying? I'm willing to relocate.
Would appreciate any advice.
I'm currently planning to go to the regionals in about 8 months. I currently have...
1300TT
100 Multi
75 Instrument
100 Night
500 Tailwheel
CFI/CFII/MEI Comm. ASEL ASES AMEL
I also have my bachelors degree, zero debt and no commitments and I'm in my early 20's.
What are everyone's thoughts on the best career move in terms of continuing at a CFI job, or going to a 135 (caravan most likely) before the airlines? Or while I'm still young, should I go do more Tailwheel flying? I'm willing to relocate.
Would appreciate any advice.
Even though you're pretty close to 1500 hours, go fly whatever it takes to get that last 150-200 hours required to get on and get your ATP with a regional. I say fly the Van since that's a consistent 15-25 hours a week flying. It'll get you proficient, comfortable, and up to speed with IFR flying before you head to training.
You can also keep instructing at the same time. Youll get that time within a few months and be ready to go.
I've been flying 121 for two years now and the flying I did before I made the switch made training so much easier. Different strokes for different folks, but that's what worked for me.
Looks like you've made good moves and choices so far. Best wishes on your aviation journey.
02-11-2018 | 04:59 AM
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I must be missing something. Are you actively flight instructing? If so, why are you planning on the regionals in 8 months? You should have apps in with your half dozen favorites right now, at least the ones that have trainee programs. I know one in particular that would probably assign you a class date based on when you expect to get your hours finished (IE 1475, since 25 hours can be logged from type training). Which, circling back to the original question, should be in about TWO months, not eight. If you are only flying 25 hours a month at your current gig, that is what you should consider for change right now.
02-11-2018 | 06:26 AM
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^^^ x2
A six month delay is worth almost $225-250K at the end of your career.
You seem well positioned(degree, age, TT) . Make steady, smart moves. Fly as much as you can. Now. Not tomorrow. Improve your resume every chance you can. Once you’re at your final job you can slow down.
A six month delay is worth almost $225-250K at the end of your career.
You seem well positioned(degree, age, TT) . Make steady, smart moves. Fly as much as you can. Now. Not tomorrow. Improve your resume every chance you can. Once you’re at your final job you can slow down.
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