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jsfBoat 02-22-2007 08:00 PM
future freight dawg question
 
I'm going to be finishing my instrument/commerical tickets by august, and will start working on my CFI, II, and MEI.
I've heard of some freight companies that will start a pilot in C 206s for example, and then move them up to twins.
Is it better to have Pt. 121 experience with wanting to be a future 121 heavy int'l pilot (UPS, FedEx, or Gemini)? or go fly for a commuter to get a feel how much flying PAX sucks and to build time. Guess if I have to pay some of my dues by flying for regional, than that's what I'll do.
If I could, I'd like to just start flying cargo asap. I'm a bit anti airline/regional flying for a career.
Thinking about flying those MD-11s one day is the only thing that keeps me at my *******Y job @ applebee's

MD11Fr8Dog 02-22-2007 08:03 PM
Originally Posted by jsfBoat (Post 122757)
I'm going to be finishing my instrument/commerical tickets by august, and will start working on my CFI, II, and MEI.
I've heard of some freight companies that will start a pilot in C 206s for example, and then move them up to twins.
Is it better to have Pt. 135 experience with wanting to be a future 135 heavy int'l pilot (UPS, FedEx, or Gemini)? or go fly for a commuter to get a feel how much flying PAX sucks and to build time. Guess if I have to pay some of my dues by flying for regional, than that's what I'll do.
If I could, I'd like to just start flying cargo asap. I'm a bit anti airline/regional flying for a career.
Thinking about flying those MD-11s one day is the only thing that keeps me at my *******Y job @ applebee's
Not an answer to your question, but FedEx is NOT 135.

jsfBoat 02-22-2007 08:07 PM
I know, meant 121. I went back and edited my post.

767pilot 02-22-2007 08:11 PM
Get turbine PIC asap

Todzilla 02-22-2007 10:56 PM
Originally Posted by 767pilot (Post 122772)
Get turbine PIC asap
In addition you might want to get a job as a box thrower now:confused: . Even if you can work at it part-time you get a one up on the other applicants.

LivintheDream 02-22-2007 11:56 PM
Nice shot of the 101.

767pilot 02-23-2007 05:13 AM
Originally Posted by Todzilla (Post 122841)
In addition you might want to get a job as a box thrower now:confused: . Even if you can work at it part-time you get a one up on the other applicants.
I'm not sure that would help at UPS, but it couldn't hurt. If nothing else, it could reliev you of the desire to work here :D


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