Should I buy a type rating?

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11-13-2013, 09:10 AM

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brianb

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You Sir, have a very limited measuring stick.

11-13-2013, 11:07 AM

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flyingmau5

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Not too many airlines will hire you with zero hours on type.

11-20-2013, 03:12 PM

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Vslo

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Maybe that money would be better spent on accumulating the right kind of times, i.e. multi, CFII, MEI, XC, etc?

11-20-2013, 03:42 PM

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porqueno

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go to a regional and get a free jet type.

11-21-2013, 09:50 AM

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Agent1

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I bought my type rating in 737... Enjoyed every minute of it. No regrets.

11-21-2013, 10:44 AM

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Swedish Blender

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Agent1

I bought my type rating in 737... Enjoyed every minute of it. No regrets.

So...you enjoyed it. Are you flying a 737 now or get a job from it? If not, go ride a roller coaster to enjoy it and save the money.

If its just about flying an airliner sim, go buy some time for an interview prep.

11-25-2013, 01:19 PM

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Have not applied anywhere yet. Took the last year off and have to do a stress test for my medical so it will be another month or so before I start getting current again. Flew blood for too long.

11-25-2013, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Swedish Blender

Will be doing interview prep if I go the RJ route, may do it anyway for wherever I end up. Picked up sheppard airs program to brush up with and have been pouring thru the threads for a feel of things....Good thing I love to fly, can honestly say I have not worked a day in 15 years...few days I wished I was on the ground though! lol