Your first non-CFI job?
06-23-2018, 07:38 AM
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Originally Posted by pocho
The week after I got my commercial ticket I got a job flying skydivers at just over 250 hours. With some time under my belt and after the summer season there I picked up a survey gig. At just over 1000 hours now. Finding the first gig is tough, but it's easier if you're willing to relocate. I had to relocate for that skydive gig, which I found on Dropzone. It's been a blast so far.
06-23-2018, 07:40 AM
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Originally Posted by CodyH
I completed my commercial single checkride in December and immediately started applying anywhere I could find that I qualified for. It took about a month before I started to hear back, I took a job flying air tours in the Mariana Islands with Star Marianas Air. I had also heard back from some skydiving jobs around the same time.
06-23-2018, 07:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Pilotjoe91
I worked at the Van Nuys airport as a Line Service Technician as I was in flight school. I networked like crazy since being a CFI wasn't at the top of my list. Fortunately, I was able to secure an aerial imagery job with less than 300TT. Going to start soon. Look forward to the adventures and skills I'll encounter to become a better pilot.
06-23-2018, 10:03 AM
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I didn't have any reference; it was a shot in the dark. Fortunately, I was hired.
The best advice is to apply to as many places with a single-engine plane or a fleet that has one. There are quite a few part 135 ops that have a pilatus that you could technically sit right seat in. If you network well enough at an airport you may possibly land a part 91 job. It's tough, but well worth it if this plans to be your career.
So far the gig with Sandhills is going well. Look forward to starting.
The best advice is to apply to as many places with a single-engine plane or a fleet that has one. There are quite a few part 135 ops that have a pilatus that you could technically sit right seat in. If you network well enough at an airport you may possibly land a part 91 job. It's tough, but well worth it if this plans to be your career.
So far the gig with Sandhills is going well. Look forward to starting.
06-23-2018, 12:27 PM
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Originally Posted by ech0sh4y
I am in the same situation. I'm glad to see that there is hope yet for the low time guys. I figured it would take a month or so to hear back from a few of the places I have applied to. Did you enjoy SMA? I'd imagine you were the "172 captain"?
06-24-2018, 03:56 PM
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Originally Posted by JohnBurke
There is a ton of stick and rudder skill to be had?
It can be had in a 172?
That must have been some really productive 172 time.
It can be had in a 172?
That must have been some really productive 172 time.
06-25-2018, 01:51 AM
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Originally Posted by ech0sh4y
I've noticed a few skydiving places offer a camper/housing on or near the field. Was this the case for you? I have no issue relocating but most of the place I have looked at, the cost of housings is more than the poor pilot could make!
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