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Old 05-10-2008 | 09:40 AM
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I'm currently an RJ FO with 1500 or so in the jet, and no turbine PIC.

Looks like Etihad is hiring at ATP mins, and Cathay is hiring S/Os at that sort of hours. Both require an ATP though.

Would shelling out three grand and getting an ATP in a Seminole do me any good?
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Old 05-10-2008 | 10:32 AM
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When I applied at Cathay I was also a regional jet FO, also with zero turbine PIC. I did do the ATP at allATPs in order to apply to a different carrier. Fortunately for me, that carrier did not work out and Cathay called. Upgraded to Captain while I was waiting for a course date.

As always ask an accountant but that year I was able to write off the entire trip to get the ATP (hotel, meals, and the flying). And it was a piece of cake and had fun doing it.

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Old 05-10-2008 | 11:24 AM
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Have you done the research on what TT pilots are actually being hired at these companies? If they are actually hiring at their mins then it might be worth it.
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Old 05-10-2008 | 11:45 AM
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Did mine up in PQI, Maine with J.T. Cost was only about ~$1750, took one day and would recommend it to anyone.
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Old 05-19-2008 | 10:43 AM
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I was considering doing this same thing... ATP in a Seminole.. Problem is that I haven't flown a light twin in quite some time.

I'll have to keep PQI in mind. Thanks for the tip.
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