Originally Posted by Jetlife (Post 1692098)

I fly with 2 guys that made CA at regionals in less than 2 years, it will take a while to get there again but it will.

Originally Posted by Yazzoo (Post 1692663)

If you're a CFI, sitting around 1200 hours, with a job offer from AMF...just build 300 more hours and go to a regional.
I really enjoyed my time at AMF (mainly because of the good people and fun base) but that's all it was, flight time. My final goal is 121/corporate, and I will get there quicker coming from a regional. I left at my first regional offer and have no regrets. AMF management will tell you otherwise..."get 1000 TPIC here...it will make you a better pilot...etc" - but they don't tell you:
1) Majors will hire you with 4000 121 SIC and no PIC...the same can't be said for guys with 1000 135 TPIC and no 121 experience. They are destined to go to the regionals to build that time. So since you will be going to a regional anyways to get the 121 experience, it makes sense to go earlier and get better seniority.
2) Logging lots of single pilot IFR doesn't make you a better aviator, it makes you a better single-pilot IFR operator. Flying a multi-crew jet with lots of glass and automation isn't easier, it's different, and requires a different skill set.

Originally Posted by Flightcap (Post 1693999)

Appreciate the thought and input. From the perspective of that 700-hour CFI looking for his next career move in a few months, this is helpful. Cheers!

Originally Posted by ClarenceOver (Post 1692952)

at least ill be at a regoinal instead of a crap 135 outfit thats giong nowhere.by the way come up with your own insults instead of piggy backing off someone else. being unoriginal is just pathetic and makes you look retarted.

Originally Posted by own nav (Post 1688651)

The last page of the company seniority list shows the last 15 pilots hired, all in the last two months. 2 PHX, 2 SLC. How do you like those odds?

But then again, that's all past history. If you want current openings, call 1-800-800-4JET, and ask for pilot recruiting. I'm sure it would be worth it just to introduce yourself.

Originally Posted by PDXFlying (Post 1694938)

Not trying to be rude but "retarted" is spelled retarded. It might help to spell correctly so you don't look pathetic or retarded Clarence..... :p

Originally Posted by ArrJay (Post 1695042)

Thanks for the advice called in, and a day later had a phone interview. Sounds like a great place to build some experience. I forgot to ask the recruiter about Health benefits though. Whats the current Health benifits for married no children? Cost per paycheck? Coverage?

Thanks again for all the help!

Originally Posted by frmrbuffdrvr (Post 1695126)

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I'm paying $191 per pay period for just my wife and I. It may vary depending on where you live. The primary company (Blue Cross/Blue Shield) is in CA with subsidiaries in other states. Some are HMO, some PPO, etc.

I don't remember the actual coverage costs though I do know we pay a $20 co-pay for a visit to our primary doctor.

Originally Posted by ArrJay (Post 1695575)

$191 every 2 weeks? Ouch. That means first year monthly take home is around 1800 mo? Anyone have enough time for supplemental income? ;)