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Looking for my first pilot job (330 hours)

Old 08-06-2019, 01:57 PM
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Hey guys,

Im a young determined pilot. I have around 330 hours.
I have a first class medical as well as my Commercial / multi / instrument. I’m having quite a hard time finding any jobs. Any suggestions? Thanks!
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Old 08-06-2019, 04:48 PM
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I was in your shoes the last few months. Started applying at 275 hours. Go a lot of no's and several interviews that eventually led to nothing. So I got my CFI. I will not be the only one to say it, but it truly is the best option.
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Old 08-06-2019, 07:35 PM
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Originally Posted by jetblue21 View Post
Hey guys,

Im a young determined pilot. I have around 330 hours.
I have a first class medical as well as my Commercial / multi / instrument. I’m having quite a hard time finding any jobs. Any suggestions? Thanks!
Unless you know someone who wouldn’t mind taking an extremely low time pilot or nab up a survey posistion you are going to need at least 500 hours to be moderately competitive. As mentioned above CFI is probably going to be your best bet. Good luck
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Old 08-14-2019, 01:01 PM
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I believe all the survey operators start hiring late summer / early fall for their contracts. I'd start researching that direction, there are a lot of operators, but you need to do your due diligence. I had 240 hours when I got hired to fly survey 5 years ago, currently a regional FO now. It's doable, but be prepared to do the research and legwork necessary to get your resume in front of the right people. Good luck!
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