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05-05-2007, 10:56 AM

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It's an outstanding program, if you have a real chance of getting into it. I've had (rent..a..co-star) guys 'n gals many times over the years and they are always top notch. If an opening comes up where I work, there are a couple of guys at CAE and FlightSafety that I'd put into the spot.

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05-06-2007, 03:49 PM

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Does anyone know how many people they generally accept for the 'Right-Seat Program'; also any information about internship opportunities with them?

Thanks

05-09-2007, 07:07 AM

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Got the word yesterday from a senior instructor at Simuflite, they said they can put me in either the Hawker, Beechjet, or the King Air. Not sure which would be the best choice as far as future options...I was thinking the King Air. Any thoughts??

05-15-2007, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Squawk_5543

I applied for the program a few years ago, never heard back. I live about 2 1/2 hours from Dallas, but have a place I can stay in Grapevine at a crash pad of a buddy who flies for American. Do you think I should re-apply? There are a couple of corporate operators where I live that fly kingair 200's, and Lear 60s. They fly two pilots in the King airs because of insurance requirements, and tell me I need 200 multi time, I have 100 currently, 1200 TT.

05-16-2007, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Squawk_5543

Turbo-jet time is always the best time to have, however King Air time is not too shabby either. I think in your situation, the King Air is the better choice and here's why... I dont know how much time you have, but if you have under a thousand hours, its safe to say that it would be easier for you land a job in a King Air due to the insurance requirements for jets. If a company has both turboprops and jets, they would probably start you in the prop. (for those who like "nit-picking" I know there are some that do start right in jets)

I think its a great way to build hours, you learn a lot, and the instructors are top-notch! I wish you well

05-17-2007, 05:17 AM

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Thanks for the reply firedup. You said exactly what I was thinking. I am under a thousand right now and I think the King Air would be a great "ice breaker"

05-17-2007, 02:10 PM

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i have a friend that is actually doing this right now in the hawker and he loves it.....hes not the CFI type and hates the idea of instructing to build time....this seems to be the ticket for him! good luck!!

05-17-2007, 02:47 PM

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Its good to get the type rating but how do the airlines/corporate(insurace company) feel about level d sim time?

Lets say you have 350 in actual aircraft then 650 Level D sim time would they consider that 1000 total?

05-17-2007, 05:00 PM

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damn good question....im wondering the same??

05-17-2007, 06:14 PM

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when I applied to various airlines, they wanted me to leave OUT the sim time...
I only had 10 hours, so I was not too worried...but if I had 650 hours, might get a little worried