Boutique Air
07-20-2016, 11:23 AM
#701
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Nov 2015
Posts: 354
Originally Posted by Sorrow09
How's it look for street captains? I currently fly for a 135 EAS operation in the 208 out of STL. What would I need to be competitive? I'm still an FO but will be upgrading in the next couple of months. Really interested in Dallas but would consider other bases. I'm also an older (35) guy that would probably just stay at this point. Quality of life is a big deal to me.
Last edited by OkStateBryan; 07-20-2016 at 11:57 AM.
07-20-2016, 12:52 PM
#702
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Joined APC: Jan 2016
Posts: 88
Originally Posted by OkStateBryan
Dallas is stacked on captains right now. I hear we may have some new routes coming up though which means they would maybe take street captains there if FOs don't upgrade. They'll want to send you to DEN first I bet.
07-22-2016, 05:10 AM
#704
On Reserve
Joined APC: Jul 2016
Posts: 10
Any advice?
I was recently offered an FO job in DFW and I'm having a really hard time making the decision to take it or not. I'm sitting on 1050TT and would like to ultimately take the regional to major path. Right now I have a pretty cushy gig, but I'm only making 40 hours/month max working 4 days a week. So the question is: Take the job and settle in to a full year at boutique and take a 50% pay cut until I can upgrade to captain, or ride it out in my current comfortable govt contractor job?
Any DFW guys willing to chime in? I have only been in my current job for about 4 months, but I'm antsy to get out of the training environment and into a more complex airplane.
Thanks to anyone who responds and if anyone wants to PM and possibly talk on the phone that would be great.
Any DFW guys willing to chime in? I have only been in my current job for about 4 months, but I'm antsy to get out of the training environment and into a more complex airplane.
Thanks to anyone who responds and if anyone wants to PM and possibly talk on the phone that would be great.
07-22-2016, 07:04 AM
#705
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Nov 2015
Posts: 354
Originally Posted by bcrame01
I was recently offered an FO job in DFW and I'm having a really hard time making the decision to take it or not. I'm sitting on 1050TT and would like to ultimately take the regional to major path. Right now I have a pretty cushy gig, but I'm only making 40 hours/month max working 4 days a week. So the question is: Take the job and settle in to a full year at boutique and take a 50% pay cut until I can upgrade to captain, or ride it out in my current comfortable govt contractor job?
Any DFW guys willing to chime in? I have only been in my current job for about 4 months, but I'm antsy to get out of the training environment and into a more complex airplane.
Thanks to anyone who responds and if anyone wants to PM and possibly talk on the phone that would be great.
Any DFW guys willing to chime in? I have only been in my current job for about 4 months, but I'm antsy to get out of the training environment and into a more complex airplane.
Thanks to anyone who responds and if anyone wants to PM and possibly talk on the phone that would be great.
I'm pretty confident you would be able to upgrade in DFW during your time. If you're trying to head to the regionals, be aware of the training contract that lasts for 12 months from your check ride date.
However, several regional airlines are now offering to help you pay out of the contract and/or give you a hefty signing bonus for being a Part 135 pilot
07-22-2016, 07:25 AM
#707
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Joined APC: Jul 2015
Position: Leaning Right, Left, Right
Posts: 37
Originally Posted by bcrame01
I was recently offered an FO job in DFW and I'm having a really hard time making the decision to take it or not. I'm sitting on 1050TT and would like to ultimately take the regional to major path. Right now I have a pretty cushy gig, but I'm only making 40 hours/month max working 4 days a week. So the question is: Take the job and settle in to a full year at boutique and take a 50% pay cut until I can upgrade to captain, or ride it out in my current comfortable govt contractor job?
Any DFW guys willing to chime in? I have only been in my current job for about 4 months, but I'm antsy to get out of the training environment and into a more complex airplane.
Thanks to anyone who responds and if anyone wants to PM and possibly talk on the phone that would be great.
Any DFW guys willing to chime in? I have only been in my current job for about 4 months, but I'm antsy to get out of the training environment and into a more complex airplane.
Thanks to anyone who responds and if anyone wants to PM and possibly talk on the phone that would be great.
07-22-2016, 01:00 PM
#708
New Hire
Joined APC: Jun 2016
Posts: 6
Originally Posted by Lohasse
Any thoughts on Boutique as a "first stop-last stop" career change? I could see this type of flying working well as a 10-12 year countdown to the "big green pasture" of retirement. I have the ratings and a bit over 320 hours of flight time; mostly garnered in focused 141 training, and most of it not very current. Obviously this path would require some near-term sacrifice and training, (to even try) not to mention some moderately painful mid-term income realignment if it were to be a "go". I may be nuts, or just overly optimistic, so looking for different points of view. I appreciate your time and the information you all have posted thus far.
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