ace88

I just crossed a little mile stone (claps) . I was just wondering if there are any places that are hiring people with 500TT . I am willing to leave the country. And I kind of want to leave the country. But if it's here in the U.S. I don't have any problem with that either. I am a CFI and CFII. But I am really looking for a gig That can get me some Multi Engine time. And a lot of it since I don't want to get my MEI. Does anybody Have any leads?

JohnnyG

Don't let it get your spirits down, but you are eliminated from most types of flying because of your hours. You don't meet 135 or 121 minimums here in the states. As for leaving: Where the US was once the world standard for certification, other countries are now sometimes more stringent.

There are lots of people with ATP mins met that can't find jobs out of country.

It happens all the time where someone with low hours outperforms their contemporaries by being the WHOLE pilot, not just having certificates and flight skills. Be professional, make friends and network everywhere you go, and stay in contact with those people. Buying pilots lunch and making them think you're someone they'd want to go on a trip with matters greatly right now.

Keep your FB clean of politics and personal drama, send friend requests to every pilot you meet and exchange contacts with. Eventually, someone will think of you when it's time to hire.

As a street hire, you're not likely to move anywhere near the front or middle of the long, long line with 500 hours.

Planespotta

Apply at Ameriflight to become a Brasilia (EMB-120) first officer. They have hired people with 500 hours before.

jackal24

He has 135 VFR mins. Why not look at working out in the Alaska bush? Kind of like leaving the country without actually doing it and there are plenty of places that will hire with 500TT.

Apokleros

Except for the little inconvenience that most Alaskan operators want you to have 100 hours of Alaskan time.

Twin Wasp

That and the season is winding down up there.

StartUp161WanaB

You can try Desert Wind Air Service Inc, its an aerial mapping gig.
Minimum is 500tt. They just started hiring for the upcoming season..

Good luck.

UnderOveur

Sadly (or not, depending on your perspective...)...

Quote:

Ameriflight is pleased to announce that we are again screening applications and resumes of pilots that may be interested in opportunities with us. Pilots for these opportunities must meet the minimum flight experience defined in CFAR 135.243(c).

Ameriflight LLC


Quote:

"You should carefully consider whether you and your loved ones are emotionally prepared for you to be gone for 7+ months. I've had guys start to crack on me toward the end of the season and it's not pretty. There is no "Hard Time-off" or holidays off during the season (typically Nov. 1st through May)."

http://www.pilotbry.com/dwas

Brutal! How much time will a gig like this net in a logbook?

jackal24

While this is published my most carriers, it is not usually the case in reality.

Apokleros

Many hundreds of hours per season.