New Pilot Southern Arizona / Tucson
04-05-2012, 02:25 PM
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New Pilot Southern Arizona / Tucson
I am a newly minted commercial pilot (ASEL) relocating to Tucson, AZ next week. I am trying to gauge what type of work (if any) is available for low time pilots. I'm up for anything banner towing, survey, photo, jump pilot - you name it. And yes at a detriment to the industry for minimum pay because I need to build hours. I'm also open to relocating, working long hours, whatever it takes!
Flight Experience
TOTAL: 251
XC: 97
COMPLEX: 71
PIC: 164
INST: 59
MEDICAL: 2ND CLASS
Flight Experience
TOTAL: 251
XC: 97
COMPLEX: 71
PIC: 164
INST: 59
MEDICAL: 2ND CLASS
04-06-2012, 01:06 AM
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Originally Posted by redbaronpj
I am a newly minted commercial pilot (ASEL) relocating to Tucson, AZ next week. I am trying to gauge what type of work (if any) is available for low time pilots. I'm up for anything banner towing, survey, photo, jump pilot - you name it. And yes at a detriment to the industry for minimum pay because I need to build hours. I'm also open to relocating, working long hours, whatever it takes!
Flight Experience
TOTAL: 251
XC: 97
COMPLEX: 71
PIC: 164
INST: 59
MEDICAL: 2ND CLASS
Flight Experience
TOTAL: 251
XC: 97
COMPLEX: 71
PIC: 164
INST: 59
MEDICAL: 2ND CLASS
04-06-2012, 07:14 AM
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Originally Posted by scumby
Get youself a First Class license, you'll need it
04-06-2012, 07:17 AM
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Getting your CFI will open a lot of doors for you. You also don't have to work for minimum pay considering the average is around 28k. Otherwise, you could work as a jump pilot. I see a lot of skydiving operations around.
04-06-2012, 08:20 AM
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I was initially intending to do my CFII, but the flight school I was at here in WA I was using SallieMae. I only got as far as my commercial and now I'm relocating to AZ. I have looked at every flight school I can find in Tucson and they all seem to be A) very expensive B) have no financing (other than pilot finance which I'd rather use my credit card than pay those absurd interest rates) or C) don't offer CFII/ME training. If anyone can recommend a good flight school / private instructor (with airplane) in Tucson that could be helpful too.
04-08-2012, 06:08 PM
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Originally Posted by redbaronpj
I was initially intending to do my CFII, but the flight school I was at here in WA I was using SallieMae. I only got as far as my commercial and now I'm relocating to AZ. I have looked at every flight school I can find in Tucson and they all seem to be A) very expensive B) have no financing (other than pilot finance which I'd rather use my credit card than pay those absurd interest rates) or C) don't offer CFII/ME training. If anyone can recommend a good flight school / private instructor (with airplane) in Tucson that could be helpful too.
04-08-2012, 06:18 PM
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Originally Posted by redbaronpj
I was initially intending to do my CFII, but the flight school I was at here in WA I was using SallieMae. I only got as far as my commercial and now I'm relocating to AZ. I have looked at every flight school I can find in Tucson and they all seem to be A) very expensive B) have no financing (other than pilot finance which I'd rather use my credit card than pay those absurd interest rates) or C) don't offer CFII/ME training. If anyone can recommend a good flight school / private instructor (with airplane) in Tucson that could be helpful too.
Download books from FAA.gov for free
Take written tests - $200
Study
10 hours in 172RG - $1000.
X amount hours dual - $500-$800
Free Checkride from FAA
Total price $1700-$2000
04-08-2012, 08:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Systemized
Cost break down of CFI rating:
Download books from FAA.gov for free
Take written tests - $200
Study
10 hours in 172RG - $1000.
X amount hours dual - $500-$800
Free Checkride from FAA
Total price $1700-$2000
Download books from FAA.gov for free
Take written tests - $200
Study
10 hours in 172RG - $1000.
X amount hours dual - $500-$800
Free Checkride from FAA
Total price $1700-$2000
04-08-2012, 08:14 PM
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Originally Posted by yimke
10 hours $1000? Are you kidding me. You can't find a regular 172 for 100 an hour. Unless the aircraft is on it's last leg and probably un-airworthy.
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