Wet CPL in 2023
07-09-2022, 01:56 PM
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Wet CPL in 2023
A buddy and I had a conversation about the utility of the CPL->CFI->ATP pipeline; whether it's worth making effectively less than minimum wage to do laps in the pattern in the Lower Midwest versus swinging gear in a Caravan.
Besides the obvious OpsSpecs limitations for logging time and the PIC requirement for an ATP, is slinging bags for a 91/135 carrier in the right seat (with a schedule) a worse career choice than a 0.0 timesheet for the month because of a snowstorm?
If it is a viable option, where do people end up going? Ameriflight et al don't seem to have active SIC hiring, and there are only a few places that have posted a wet CPL as the minimum, I imagine people getting hired have more than 250TT.
Besides the obvious OpsSpecs limitations for logging time and the PIC requirement for an ATP, is slinging bags for a 91/135 carrier in the right seat (with a schedule) a worse career choice than a 0.0 timesheet for the month because of a snowstorm?
If it is a viable option, where do people end up going? Ameriflight et al don't seem to have active SIC hiring, and there are only a few places that have posted a wet CPL as the minimum, I imagine people getting hired have more than 250TT.
07-09-2022, 04:05 PM
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Just CFI. Had the exact same thoughts as you and no, it’s not worth it to go to these Part 135 SIC programs. Also most won’t hire you as a wet commercial because literally every other wet commercial is hoping to do the same thing. There are also plenty of places hiring in warm climates where hours are plentiful. Join the CFI Jobs Page on Facebook for a ton of listings.
CFI is great experience and it’s really not as bad as you think it will be. I had the same dread about teaching and it’s turned into one of the most rewarding things I’ve ever done.
CFI is great experience and it’s really not as bad as you think it will be. I had the same dread about teaching and it’s turned into one of the most rewarding things I’ve ever done.
07-10-2022, 03:54 AM
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CFIing is also the quickest path to 1500 hours IMHO. Especially if you go to a busy school with a pt141 program and you work your tail off. It will suck and you probably will burn out towards the end, but you'll have the hours to go to a regional.
07-10-2022, 05:47 AM
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whether it's worth making effectively less than minimum wage to do laps in the pattern
Maybe you should swing gear in a Caravan.
https://gprivate.com/5zvqf
Then again maybe you should save your money and buy a slice of humble pie.
07-10-2022, 06:14 AM
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Originally Posted by TiredSoul
Arrogant , someone taught you how to fly.
Maybe you should swing gear in a Caravan.
https://gprivate.com/5zvqf
Then again maybe you should save your money and buy a slice of humble pie.
Maybe you should swing gear in a Caravan.
https://gprivate.com/5zvqf
Then again maybe you should save your money and buy a slice of humble pie.
07-10-2022, 07:34 AM
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Everyone looking for the easiest path... Do Both. Get your CFI cert and instruct for a few hundred hours. Then when you have 800-1,000 hours look for a 91/135 gig that suits you. Do that for a year and you'll have your 1,500 hours along with some good experience; both from instructing and from some all-weather turbine time. You'll be well prepared to succeed thru any regional training program and begin your career flying jets.
07-11-2022, 06:00 PM
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Originally Posted by QRH Bingo
Everyone looking for the easiest path... Do Both. Get your CFI cert and instruct for a few hundred hours. Then when you have 800-1,000 hours look for a 91/135 gig that suits you. Do that for a year and you'll have your 1,500 hours along with some good experience; both from instructing and from some all-weather turbine time. You'll be well prepared to succeed thru any regional training program and begin your career flying jets.
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