First Flying Job help
08-18-2008, 02:48 PM
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First Flying Job help
Hey,
I am now the proud holder of a CPL IR, and will be getting my ME this fall while in school (I go to Rutgers). I want to try and avoid getting my CFI right away, I hate teaching and I have no more $$ to be renting a plane for over 100$ an hour w gas. I was wondering what advice you guys have for finding a first job, who wants someone with 270 hrs TT, and a CPL IR ME. I am hoping to get a spot as a backup pilot at the local sky dive place. I live in NJ and will be at Rutgers NB this fall if anyone knows someone in NJ, I would gladly sit right seat for free if someone wants the company. Hope this isnt a repost and thanks for all your help.
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Rick
I am now the proud holder of a CPL IR, and will be getting my ME this fall while in school (I go to Rutgers). I want to try and avoid getting my CFI right away, I hate teaching and I have no more $$ to be renting a plane for over 100$ an hour w gas. I was wondering what advice you guys have for finding a first job, who wants someone with 270 hrs TT, and a CPL IR ME. I am hoping to get a spot as a backup pilot at the local sky dive place. I live in NJ and will be at Rutgers NB this fall if anyone knows someone in NJ, I would gladly sit right seat for free if someone wants the company. Hope this isnt a repost and thanks for all your help.
Thanks,
Rick
08-18-2008, 09:30 PM
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Originally Posted by belliott
No no no no no no no no no no........ no free work.... get your cfi.... and good luck with the skydiving gig. PLEASE FOR THE LOVE OF GOD STOP OFFERING TO WORK FOR FREE........
i guess im sorry, but right now with 270 hours, i just want to get a job, and the problem is to start off it takes experience to get hired, and to get hired it takes experience
08-19-2008, 01:47 AM
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then go to school. then next summer go tow banners... or try and get on with one of the many aerial survey companies... or traffic watch.....but you are kidding yourself if you think flying for free ( you cant log it anyways if the fo isnt required ) .... is doing anyone any good. Or get a pipeline patrol job... with the industry the way it is... those are your choices.
08-19-2008, 04:50 AM
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Originally Posted by HercDriver130
then go to school. then next summer go tow banners... or try and get on with one of the many aerial survey companies... or traffic watch.....but you are kidding yourself if you think flying for free ( you cant log it anyways if the fo isnt required ) .... is doing anyone any good. Or get a pipeline patrol job... with the industry the way it is... those are your choices.
08-19-2008, 05:20 AM
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Try finding a flight school that is looking for cfi's and ask them if they will give you a discount on the rental rate if you work for them after. I've heard of some people doing this and it can't hurt to try.
08-19-2008, 05:57 AM
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Originally Posted by rickt86
Anyone want to offer some info on how to find these jobs, esp in the northern nj area =), and im not completely left with no guidance, my dad is a bus capt. for ual.....except his only advice seems to be go to law school
08-19-2008, 11:52 AM
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Originally Posted by rickt86
i guess im sorry, but right now with 270 hours, i just want to get a job, and the problem is to start off it takes experience to get hired, and to get hired it takes experience
Take a deep breath and realize that if you work for free today that you wages over your career will be affected. You have the certificate so get paid for your hard work.
08-19-2008, 12:27 PM
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Originally Posted by BBflyer
I work at one of the local skydive places you speak of and yes you can hired at 270 to fly one of our 182s...... do you live close to sussex or crosskeys?
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