How do I go about this..
11-30-2013, 11:50 AM
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How do I go about this..
Howdy all,
Currently, I am a student/lineman at my local FBO, and I've networking as much as the third party wants to take my questions. I'm grateful for the opportunities that present themselves while at work and flying.
My goal is to fly corporate/charter (preferably king air until a citation, ect.) I have been offered a few opportunities to do the following: fly for my regional favorites, Sun Country or possibly Compass, right seat charter in a king air or 414 depending on future investments.
Since the new regulations for the ATP will be active well before I can obtain hours to fly for a regional. I'm wondering what the best action would be to build my hours, more specifically ME turbine. I've been considering flight instructing, cargo, or getting certified for KA SIC time.
Any suggestions are greatly appreciated, thanks.
Warthog
Currently, I am a student/lineman at my local FBO, and I've networking as much as the third party wants to take my questions. I'm grateful for the opportunities that present themselves while at work and flying.
My goal is to fly corporate/charter (preferably king air until a citation, ect.) I have been offered a few opportunities to do the following: fly for my regional favorites, Sun Country or possibly Compass, right seat charter in a king air or 414 depending on future investments.
Since the new regulations for the ATP will be active well before I can obtain hours to fly for a regional. I'm wondering what the best action would be to build my hours, more specifically ME turbine. I've been considering flight instructing, cargo, or getting certified for KA SIC time.
Any suggestions are greatly appreciated, thanks.
Warthog
12-04-2013, 09:20 AM
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Ka sic
Most King-Airs do not have a legal SIC. The 135 certificate may require it however (legal to log). Basically, don't look at it as a quality column in the logbook. At this stage, you should have your sights on regionals, it's going to be your best bet for a rewarding long-term career.
12-10-2013, 02:22 AM
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Originally Posted by cjgreen91
Not sure how much time you have. But look into the canyon operators. Commercail multi and a hear beat and your probably in good shape.
12-10-2013, 02:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Warthog37
Howdy all,
My goal is to fly corporate/charter (preferably king air until a citation, ect.) I have been offered a few opportunities to do the following: fly for my regional favorites, Sun Country or possibly Compass, right seat charter in a king air or 414 depending on future investments.
Since the new regulations for the ATP will be active well before I can obtain hours to fly for a regional.
My goal is to fly corporate/charter (preferably king air until a citation, ect.) I have been offered a few opportunities to do the following: fly for my regional favorites, Sun Country or possibly Compass, right seat charter in a king air or 414 depending on future investments.
Since the new regulations for the ATP will be active well before I can obtain hours to fly for a regional.
Sorry, but I am slightly confused. You clearly state you are well below the minimums for the new ATP rules that will be in effect. Okay. Please explain how you have been offered an opportunity to fly a 737 at Sun Country, an airline that isn't even hiring. That doesn't seem remotely possible. And to clarify, Sun Country is not a regional.
As for help, if your goal is to stay in the part 91 world of corporate, I would suggest staying there. In general, and through my personal experience, most corporate departments do not want regional 121 guys in their cockpits. My advice, therefore, would be to network and take what jobs you can in the right seat of a King Air even if you can't log it. Make business cards, keep nice resumes in a nice portfolio, and constantly improve yourself.
Good Luck.
12-10-2013, 07:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Hawk 285
Tool of the day.
I stand by that comment and will gladly accept "Tool of the Day" if it means wanting pilots to actually appear halfway intelligent. How hard it is to construct a fifth grade sentence?
12-10-2013, 07:36 AM
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Originally Posted by PotatoChip
Right, considering proper grammar, spelling and a general command of the English language are so overrated.
I stand by that comment and will gladly accept "Tool of the Day" if it means wanting pilots to actually appear halfway intelligent. How hard it is to construct a fifth grade sentence?
I stand by that comment and will gladly accept "Tool of the Day" if it means wanting pilots to actually appear halfway intelligent. How hard it is to construct a fifth grade sentence?
I'll bet you are a blast to fly with!
12-10-2013, 07:59 AM
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Originally Posted by PotatoChip
Right, considering proper grammar, spelling and a general command of the English language are so overrated.
I stand by that comment and will gladly accept "Tool of the Day" if it means wanting pilots to actually appear halfway intelligent. How hard it is to construct a fifth grade sentence?
I stand by that comment and will gladly accept "Tool of the Day" if it means wanting pilots to actually appear halfway intelligent. How hard it is to construct a fifth grade sentence?
