Frustrated
12-06-2013, 04:46 PM
#11
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Joined APC: Sep 2007
Position: 777 Captain in Training
Posts: 1,457
Originally Posted by Apokleros
How many turboprop operators are out there though for him to do that? I mean if he can find one willing to take him on, then he might do well in going for it, but most likely he'll have to conform like 95% of us did and went the commonplace route. I think he should get his CFI ratings and just shallow it like the rest of us. It's nerve wracking as heck, but it's a challenge that will increase any pilot's skill-level. Once those CFI checkrides are passed and you get your first paycheck instructing, it's such a sweet feeling....
I was just pointing out there are other ways, but you are right just do like everyone else. I am glad I did not.
12-06-2013, 04:51 PM
#12
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Joined APC: Apr 2012
Position: ERJ
Posts: 383
Originally Posted by HIFLYR
Relax
I was just pointing out there are other ways, but you are right just do like everyone else. I am glad I did not.
I was just pointing out there are other ways, but you are right just do like everyone else. I am glad I did not.
The OP does have a valid point however. Newly minted commercial pilots should not be teaching other pilots how to fly. They just do not have the necessary experience to make good pilots IMHO.
12-07-2013, 04:14 PM
#15
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Joined APC: Aug 2013
Position: E145
Posts: 68
Originally Posted by El Pilot
Saftey conscious. In my opinion it should be entry level
My .02 cents
12-07-2013, 11:15 PM
#18
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Joined APC: Mar 2005
Position: LAMA/P180/747
Posts: 427
Originally Posted by El Pilot
Ok, this may come out as a newbie rambling, but I
Have 3 years experience so hear me out. Today
I was practicing with my whiteboard for CFI training, and
My mom interrupts me. In a light hearted way she
Says, "You are not good at teaching" Although mad, my
Mom has a point. She graduated college as a teacher,
She knows im not a people person and im shy. The thing
That frustrates me about Aviation as a career, is that you
Have to CFI to advance. Most any other career you
Don't teach as entry level, but you do it after years
Of life experience. A truck driver dose not teach for
His first job, he goes OTR. Why are there not more
Entry level jobs for a pilot? If you ask me, 135 cargo should
Be entry level. This career is frustrating as it is now, with the
1500 hour rule.
Have 3 years experience so hear me out. Today
I was practicing with my whiteboard for CFI training, and
My mom interrupts me. In a light hearted way she
Says, "You are not good at teaching" Although mad, my
Mom has a point. She graduated college as a teacher,
She knows im not a people person and im shy. The thing
That frustrates me about Aviation as a career, is that you
Have to CFI to advance. Most any other career you
Don't teach as entry level, but you do it after years
Of life experience. A truck driver dose not teach for
His first job, he goes OTR. Why are there not more
Entry level jobs for a pilot? If you ask me, 135 cargo should
Be entry level. This career is frustrating as it is now, with the
1500 hour rule.
Anyway, someday you will make CA and be back at the teaching/mentor role to new FO's. Most of the real good Captains I have flown with were all CFI's. It's a long road-and not many shortcuts.
12-08-2013, 04:42 AM
#19
Just Plane Stupid
Joined APC: Feb 2006
Position: Captain
Posts: 459
Dude...if your frustrated with the industry now...well your not going to like it later. Go become a doctor or lawyer. Better yet and air conditioning repairman will have a higher income potential then what your getting into. It's a who you know industry and if your a guy that is shy and keeps to thy self...recommendations will not be plenty. I did not have to do the CFI route. I worked line service and got a Learjet job with less then 300 hours, but I was a people person. And being a people person also was the reason I was a Widebody captain before I was 30 years old...You learn more from other pilots talking then reading some book...if you want to make it in aviation it will help greatly to get out of your shell and poke your head up out of your laptop, phone or tablet and strike up a conversation with a stranger...They might be your next chief pilot.
12-08-2013, 04:49 AM
#20
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Joined APC: Mar 2008
Posts: 2,919
Originally Posted by HeavyDriver
Dude...if your frustrated with the industry now...well your not going to like it later. Go become a doctor or lawyer. Better yet and air conditioning repairman will have a higher income potential then what your getting into. It's a who you know industry and if your a guy that is shy and keeps to thy self...recommendations will not be plenty. I did not have to do the CFI route. I worked line service and got a Learjet job with less then 300 hours, but I was a people person. And being a people person also was the reason I was a Widebody captain before I was 30 years old...You learn more from other pilots talking then reading some book...if you want to make it in aviation it will help greatly to get out of your shell and poke your head up out of your laptop, phone or tablet and strike up a conversation with a stranger...They might be your next chief pilot.
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