EMB-145 SIC to PIC......
01-24-2011, 11:38 AM
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EMB-145 SIC to PIC......
Got a quick question. I have been offered a position on an EMB-145 as PIC based on if I can get my existing EMB-145 SIC type 'converted' to a full on EMB-145 PIC type. I have no idea where and how much it'd approximately cost to get that done. The reason I post this in the regional forum is that I'm sure someone out there from one of the regionals may have done this in the past. Just wanted to get a ball park figure as to where, how much and what it entailed. If it helps, I last flew the EMB-145 about 2 years ago.
Would appreciate it if someone could point me in the right direction. Thanks.
Would appreciate it if someone could point me in the right direction. Thanks.
01-24-2011, 11:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Smash312
Got a quick question. I have been offered a position on an EMB-145 as PIC based on if I can get my existing EMB-145 SIC type 'converted' to a full on EMB-145 PIC type. I have no idea where and how much it'd approximately cost to get that done. The reason I post this in the regional forum is that I'm sure someone out there from one of the regionals may have done this in the past. Just wanted to get a ball park figure as to where, how much and what it entailed. If it helps, I last flew the EMB-145 about 2 years ago.
Would appreciate it if someone could point me in the right direction. Thanks.
Would appreciate it if someone could point me in the right direction. Thanks.
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01-24-2011, 03:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Smash312
I didn't realize it'd be so much. Was thinking a few grand at tops. Oh well.
Because an SIC type is worthless you are essentially buying a full type from scratch which is why it is so expensive. At best because you would have experience in the plane sometimes they can offer you a "short course" which has less ground and a few less sims which usually saves money. If it were a CE-500 or B737 a few grand (5 ish) is very possible but with the emb series I would be amazed if one was found for less than 14K.
01-24-2011, 03:38 PM
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Originally Posted by F-90 Driver
If they can afford to operate an EMB-145 they can afford to pay for your training.
If somebody is offering you a Captain job on a large-cabin bizjet on the condition you get your own type rating, I'd be REALLY concerned about it paying appropriate to the aircraft and doubly so if its a 135 gig where they'd have to train you anyway.
That said...
If you were current in the airplane you could probably swing a short course, but since you're not...the training centers will have you by the financial short hairs. That said, you should be able to negotiate something lower than what FSI quoted - tell them you need a contract pilot rate.
CAE in PHX would be another option for you to explore.
01-25-2011, 05:29 AM
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Originally Posted by F-90 Driver
If they can afford to operate an EMB-145 they can afford to pay for your training.
01-26-2011, 06:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Smash312
Got a quick question. I have been offered a position on an EMB-145 as PIC based on if I can get my existing EMB-145 SIC type 'converted' to a full on EMB-145 PIC type. I have no idea where and how much it'd approximately cost to get that done. The reason I post this in the regional forum is that I'm sure someone out there from one of the regionals may have done this in the past. Just wanted to get a ball park figure as to where, how much and what it entailed. If it helps, I last flew the EMB-145 about 2 years ago.
Would appreciate it if someone could point me in the right direction. Thanks.
Would appreciate it if someone could point me in the right direction. Thanks.
01-26-2011, 09:37 AM
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Originally Posted by BoilerUP
Likely yes...but definitely try CAE in Phoenix, they typically have more aggressive pricing than FSI.
At FSI Houston, it took me a phone call or two to get to the right person, but that guy has homed in on what it is exactly I need and what the price is.
P56 - if you're very serious about doing this and are willing to go ahead with this then do PM me. We might be able to bargain a discount.
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