Great Lakes Updates
09-21-2017, 11:41 PM
#91
Proponent of Hysteria
Joined APC: Jun 2007
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Fun fact:
I was a Laker back when the regional industry was very different (1999). The “good” regionals, Eagle, Comair, SKYW, Air Wisconsin, ACA unofficially required turbine time or at a min part 135 Navajo type time to even get an interview (yes, as an FO!!)
The only places that would call a guy with only CFI time and 100 piston multi were Lakes and a few others (Scenic airlines in Las Vegas was one). I did 6 months and 500 hours at Lakes and then bailed for what turned out to be a piece of cake EMB 120 class at SKYW.
The regional industry definitely has changed since then!!
I was a Laker back when the regional industry was very different (1999). The “good” regionals, Eagle, Comair, SKYW, Air Wisconsin, ACA unofficially required turbine time or at a min part 135 Navajo type time to even get an interview (yes, as an FO!!)
The only places that would call a guy with only CFI time and 100 piston multi were Lakes and a few others (Scenic airlines in Las Vegas was one). I did 6 months and 500 hours at Lakes and then bailed for what turned out to be a piece of cake EMB 120 class at SKYW.
The regional industry definitely has changed since then!!
10-29-2017, 12:39 PM
#93
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Jan 2015
Posts: 403
Originally Posted by LAXOC
How does a pilot go from 300 hours to 1500 hours in the current FAA system?
10-29-2017, 12:42 PM
#94
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Joined APC: Jan 2014
Posts: 1,294
Originally Posted by JediCheese
You teach foreigners how to fly for a year or two. There are numerous schools desperate for CFIs and will pay a living wage.
Plents of 135s out there. Southern Air Express, Mokulele...Get some more time and a dump like Sky Limo (Privera) will give you a SIC type in a BE40 and you can get the rest of your time that way. Plenty of options. I got my time in a myriad of ways. You can too.
10-29-2017, 01:50 PM
#95
On Reserve
Joined APC: Jul 2017
Posts: 12
Originally Posted by FlyyGuyy
Plents of 135s out there. Southern Air Express, Mokulele...Get some more time and a dump like Sky Limo (Privera) will give you a SIC type in a BE40 and you can get the rest of your time that way. Plenty of options. I got my time in a myriad of ways. You can too.
What is the minimum pilot hours needed to fly 135 charter? I'm confused.
10-29-2017, 02:25 PM
#96
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Joined APC: Jan 2014
Posts: 1,294
Originally Posted by LAXOC
Are you talking about flying deadhead trips?
What is the minimum pilot hours needed to fly 135 charter? I'm confused.
What is the minimum pilot hours needed to fly 135 charter? I'm confused.
10-29-2017, 06:56 PM
#97
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Posts: 12
I think the non-profit AOPA will just provide training for pilots for the regionals, because it is impossible to get enough competent pilots and retain them for the smaller airlines. AOPA will get funding from the govt and people donating $ to them. this benefits all airlines.
10-29-2017, 07:03 PM
#98
Line Holder
Joined APC: Sep 2017
Posts: 71
Originally Posted by LAXOC
I think the non-profit AOPA will just provide training for pilots for the regionals, because it is impossible to get enough competent pilots and retain them for the smaller airlines. AOPA will get funding from the govt and people donating $ to them. this benefits all airlines.
Really? I’m wondering if you are a Chinese student... Certainly not American, your diction (manner of speaking or writing) says that about you.
Welcome to America, Land of the Free!
Gumby
10-30-2017, 04:09 AM
#99
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Posts: 1,294
Originally Posted by Pokeysrider
^^^^
Really? I’m wondering if you are a Chinese student... Certainly not American, your diction (manner of speaking or writing) says that about you.
Welcome to America, Land of the Free!
Gumby
Really? I’m wondering if you are a Chinese student... Certainly not American, your diction (manner of speaking or writing) says that about you.
Welcome to America, Land of the Free!
Gumby
11-04-2017, 06:17 PM
#100
In a land of unicorns
Joined APC: Apr 2014
Position: Whale FO
Posts: 6,467
Originally Posted by LAXOC
Are you talking about flying deadhead trips?
What is the minimum pilot hours needed to fly 135 charter? I'm confused.
What is the minimum pilot hours needed to fly 135 charter? I'm confused.
PIC needs 500 for VFR, and 1200 for IFR under 135, but SIC only needs a commercial certificate.
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