Contract companies out of talent
03-16-2007 | 01:36 PM
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03-16-2007 | 02:30 PM
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Ya spin the wheel & take your chances (Good luck to all of us).
03-16-2007 | 02:33 PM
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03-17-2007 | 07:43 PM
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Has anyone run across pilots getting hired with contract companies that have a type, but no actual time in the aircraft? Most of the jobs I see ask for at least 500 in type. I have the opportunity to get a type of choice for a significant discount. Thought it could open up some opportunities. Any advice or suggestions on that one?
03-18-2007 | 01:05 AM
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Has anyone run across pilots getting hired with contract companies that have a type, but no actual time in the aircraft? Most of the jobs I see ask for at least 500 in type. I have the opportunity to get a type of choice for a significant discount. Thought it could open up some opportunities. Any advice or suggestions on that one?
This is an excellent question!
03-18-2007 | 03:38 AM
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If you are American and are considering a type go with a 737 type to at least give yourself a shot at SWA. Otherwise buying type ratings is pretty useless unless you are European and have a chance for RyanAir, Easyjet or one of the other Euro LCCs.
Please don't take this as my advocating buying a type rating. I think that it is horrible that guys are forced to do it for some of these companies.
TP
Please don't take this as my advocating buying a type rating. I think that it is horrible that guys are forced to do it for some of these companies.
TP
03-18-2007 | 05:21 AM
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I have VA benefits from the military, so it's a use or lose situation. They will pay for 60% of a type at certain sim centers. Out of pocket expense for a 737 or 757 is less that $4k (not including hotel, food, and rental car). So a $5k investment to possibly land a job with a crew lease company doesn't seem too bad... not ideal, but better than flying 1900s in Montana or Kansas on EAS routes
03-18-2007 | 07:21 AM
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I have VA benefits from the military, so it's a use or lose situation. They will pay for 60% of a type at certain sim centers. Out of pocket expense for a 737 or 757 is less that $4k (not including hotel, food, and rental car). So a $5k investment to possibly land a job with a crew lease company doesn't seem too bad... not ideal, but better than flying 1900s in Montana or Kansas on EAS routes
JMHO,
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