Part 135 out of Florida?
07-09-2019, 07:26 AM
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Probably wise to choose safe over adventure.
I think every Regional now has a program where they try and snare you when you have a CPL-CFI and you sign a letter of intent.
I’d avoid Florida 135 unless you’re well acquainted with the operation.
I think every Regional now has a program where they try and snare you when you have a CPL-CFI and you sign a letter of intent.
I’d avoid Florida 135 unless you’re well acquainted with the operation.
07-09-2019, 09:49 AM
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Are you near DEN? Have you considered trying to get into Boutique in a non flying role first?
When I was with the company, I flew with an FO who had done that. If I remember correctly, when he started as an FO he had a good bit less than 500hrs. I think they may be hiring for dispatch and crew scheduling.
If you're looking to go straight 121, scheduling or dispatch experience may not be very useful. But if you're not sure that the airlines is exactly where you're going, than some sys ops experience could make you useful/interesting for other 135 operations you may look to fly for.
From what I understand, the work can be stressful and the hours can be crappy. You'll get to deal with pilots all over the country. Often those conversations will be pleasant and professional. Sometimes you'll get to disappoint them. But you'd get a fascinating introduction into how a small airline operates. And the view from the office offers a terrific view of the mountains and the airport.
When I was with the company, I flew with an FO who had done that. If I remember correctly, when he started as an FO he had a good bit less than 500hrs. I think they may be hiring for dispatch and crew scheduling.
If you're looking to go straight 121, scheduling or dispatch experience may not be very useful. But if you're not sure that the airlines is exactly where you're going, than some sys ops experience could make you useful/interesting for other 135 operations you may look to fly for.
From what I understand, the work can be stressful and the hours can be crappy. You'll get to deal with pilots all over the country. Often those conversations will be pleasant and professional. Sometimes you'll get to disappoint them. But you'd get a fascinating introduction into how a small airline operates. And the view from the office offers a terrific view of the mountains and the airport.
07-09-2019, 11:01 AM
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Originally Posted by flyoutaz
Ya, btq is a good option for that. Believe it's a 6 month wait by policy now, but seen 350-500hrs get promoted to FO from csa/ramp/etc.
Most non internal hires were 800+ last I heard. Lots of
applications
Most non internal hires were 800+ last I heard. Lots of
applications
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07-09-2019, 12:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Spin
Lots of applications? I thought there is a pilot shortage at other than major airlines.
07-09-2019, 02:05 PM
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Originally Posted by MostlyHarmless
Are you near DEN? Have you considered trying to get into Boutique in a non flying role first?
When I was with the company, I flew with an FO who had done that. If I remember correctly, when he started as an FO he had a good bit less than 500hrs. I think they may be hiring for dispatch and crew scheduling.
If you're looking to go straight 121, scheduling or dispatch experience may not be very useful. But if you're not sure that the airlines is exactly where you're going, than some sys ops experience could make you useful/interesting for other 135 operations you may look to fly for.
From what I understand, the work can be stressful and the hours can be crappy. You'll get to deal with pilots all over the country. Often those conversations will be pleasant and professional. Sometimes you'll get to disappoint them. But you'd get a fascinating introduction into how a small airline operates. And the view from the office offers a terrific view of the mountains and the airport.
When I was with the company, I flew with an FO who had done that. If I remember correctly, when he started as an FO he had a good bit less than 500hrs. I think they may be hiring for dispatch and crew scheduling.
If you're looking to go straight 121, scheduling or dispatch experience may not be very useful. But if you're not sure that the airlines is exactly where you're going, than some sys ops experience could make you useful/interesting for other 135 operations you may look to fly for.
From what I understand, the work can be stressful and the hours can be crappy. You'll get to deal with pilots all over the country. Often those conversations will be pleasant and professional. Sometimes you'll get to disappoint them. But you'd get a fascinating introduction into how a small airline operates. And the view from the office offers a terrific view of the mountains and the airport.
Thank you so much for the info btw!! I really appreciate it!
07-09-2019, 02:08 PM
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Originally Posted by JTwift
At 250-500 hours? She kinda can’t do that.
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