Low Time Pilot job Qualifications ??
 

Evening,

I have a CPL with 300TT SEL. I have a few questions if anyone is willing.
(Going to start Sending out Resumes,Hopefully, next Year)

Ive been doing some research though multiple forums and employer websites. It looks like a good portion of jobs are looking for at minimum 400-500TT with a Multi-engine prefered.

I understand that most of the Industry is Governed by Insurance Minimums ETC. How much wiggle room do employers give regarding pilot total Time?

Totally depends on the employer and what their insurance is comfortable with. You can typically rely on any multi job (some Aztec LiDAR flying out there) will be around 50ME required. I've seen many jobs that are posted requiring 500 hours, but there's wiggle room. Just apply to everything and be okay with getting some no's. Also, look into Keystone Aerial Surveys when the hiring season for survey picks up again. I'm pretty sure their minimums for the entry level SEL jobs are pretty low.

that Commercial multi add on that you're missing, will definitely help you look more attractive.

Aerial Survey is your best bet. Reach out to them all

I would but..... I ran out of the money :\ and there are not any Local Flight schools for me that teach multi

Maybe banner towing.

Hard to get started in aviation.

A little easier with CFI, or at least 500+ total time.

But it’s possible... that’s all I need.... And I don’t want the responsibility of being a CFI personally. I’d get too many ulcers.

Yeah it can be a really stressful job at times but I guarantee it makes you a better pilot. There's a reason CFI is a preferred qualifications for so many jobs.

Networking is key.
Get a job working the ramp at an FBO and get to know Private airplane owners.
Some may let you fly their airplane for just gas or taking care of it when they’re not around.
Anybody offers you a ride in something multi engine or turbine take it just don’t log it.
Get your face and your name known as a hard worker.
Former student of mine who had just started his CFI came to tell me he would quit his training as he was offered a job on a multi engine turbine right on the ramp refueling the airplane.
Guy who managed the airplane got talking to him and there he went.
It’s rare but if happens.

We see CFI as a preferred qualification for a lot of low time jobs, but there may be an employer who believes that there are better or more important qualifications for a potential pilot to have... i.e. Part 135 or crew experience.

I think flight instruction is probably the best way to prepare you for multi crew operations.