L-3/Dynamic/Avenge
10-04-2019, 10:01 PM
#551
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Originally Posted by LoDrag
How realistic is it to bypass the regionals by doing a couple years of ISR with L3 and are there opportunities to grow with L3 and make a career with them as a pilot that would be better pay and time off wise than going to a major or major cargo operation like FedEx or UPS.
10-05-2019, 07:43 AM
#552
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Joined APC: Oct 2018
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Originally Posted by LoDrag
How realistic is it to bypass the regionals by doing a couple years of ISR with L3 and are there opportunities to grow with L3 and make a career with them as a pilot that would be better pay and time off wise than going to a major or major cargo operation like FedEx or UPS.
10-05-2019, 10:27 AM
#553
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Joined APC: Apr 2015
Posts: 4
Originally Posted by StandardBrief
I would never choose a career at L3 over one at UPS and FEDEX. It is really good money...but not FEDEX/UPS good. Now, in my opinion, you can make a really good living and have quality time off as a contractor. Some people don't plan to go anywhere else as long as the contracts are strong. However, I assume that the war has to end sometime...............
10-07-2019, 12:01 AM
#554
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Joined APC: Aug 2017
Position: EWR 737 FO
Posts: 70
ISR as a career
Originally Posted by LoDrag
How realistic is it to bypass the regionals by doing a couple years of ISR with L3....
Originally Posted by LoDrag
...are there opportunities to grow with L3 and make a career with them as a pilot that would be better pay and time off wise....
10-07-2019, 12:39 AM
#555
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Joined APC: Jan 2018
Posts: 6
Originally Posted by AH1Toaster
It's realistic if you already have a bunch of FW time. Most of the guys getting interviews used ISR flying to get current or as a decent paying transition to the airlines. It's not realistic if you were a RW guy or come up via the CFI route. That being said, you can use ISR to build hours to get into corporate or an ACMI.
There are guys that have been doing this for many years, but they have worked for more than one company. There is also no such thing as longevity pay. Don't think of doing ISR for 15 years like doing 121 for 15 years. There isn't a union, and they will fire you at the drop of a hat if it suits them.
There are guys that have been doing this for many years, but they have worked for more than one company. There is also no such thing as longevity pay. Don't think of doing ISR for 15 years like doing 121 for 15 years. There isn't a union, and they will fire you at the drop of a hat if it suits them.
10-07-2019, 03:56 AM
#556
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Joined APC: Apr 2012
Posts: 117
A little of topic, but what are the A&P positions like with L3 overseas? I know someone that’s talking with them now, and it sounds like it’s 150k+ and a 3 on 3 off type schedule. Good short term opportunity or something to stay away from?
10-14-2019, 04:27 AM
#557
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Joined APC: Aug 2017
Position: EWR 737 FO
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Originally Posted by Minimums
A little of topic, but what are the A&P positions like with L3 overseas? ...?
I can't think of anyone that doesn't think highly of the mechs.
10-17-2019, 05:42 AM
#559
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Joined APC: Oct 2019
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I am prior mil (Army helicopter pilot), currently flying for a regional, and while I like the job, the pay cut is killing me. How many hours should I get flying 121 before going to, say, L-3? The goal is to fly for a major airline eventually. Should I just stay the course with where I'm at or is there any harm in going to fly contract ISR?
10-17-2019, 01:04 PM
#560
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Joined APC: Mar 2008
Position: FAA 'Flight Check'
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Originally Posted by 6ix9ineYearFlow
I am prior mil (Army helicopter pilot), currently flying for a regional, and while I like the job, the pay cut is killing me. How many hours should I get flying 121 before going to, say, L-3? The goal is to fly for a major airline eventually. Should I just stay the course with where I'm at or is there any harm in going to fly contract ISR?
