Is the MEI worth anything to the Majors?
03-10-2017, 02:27 PM
#51
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Originally Posted by PSA help
It was technically legal to get hired at the regionals with 250 hours, but it didn't happen. The competitive minimums were well over 1000 hours. In 2007 (10 years ago), it was actually very hard to get a regional job. Many pilots had well over 2000 that got the jobs.
03-10-2017, 02:41 PM
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Originally Posted by NeverHome
Truth! It does bother me when I fly with pilots who slipped through the cracks. I get not everybody is super pilot. But there is a certain mentality that is required. Sure i may not be a perfect pilot, but im sure going to try. Note- that doesnt mean that I have to be a jerk or a know it all. Just means that I know what I am capable of and will work to improve my weaknesses.
What I truly cannot stand and Hate with a passion is lazy captains who only want to put 1000 TPIC in the book. They dont try to learn or even do what is right. Rather they want to thump there chest with 4 stripe authority, but dont have the goods to back it up. Not everyone is like that but there are far more of these clowns than there should be
What I truly cannot stand and Hate with a passion is lazy captains who only want to put 1000 TPIC in the book. They dont try to learn or even do what is right. Rather they want to thump there chest with 4 stripe authority, but dont have the goods to back it up. Not everyone is like that but there are far more of these clowns than there should be
03-10-2017, 03:14 PM
#53
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Originally Posted by No Land 3
What do you suppose happens to these clowns when they try to go to the next step? Your desire to study, and work hard will pay off, the clowns eventually will wish they did.
Basically im sayin is pilots need to use their heads and do what is right. Wouldnt want the public to view us lower than greyhound driver
03-11-2017, 06:55 AM
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Some do the minimum to get by in life. Others strive to excel and better themselves. Isn't it great living in a country where we can choose?
Originally Posted by No Land 3
You only get the ratings you need to make money! Seaplane rating and tail wheel endorsement would be fun but I have no use for it. To better ones self? Sure, while your at it, go buy a pair of goggles, a scarf, and hang out with Harrison Ford. This isn't the GA world of wild emotions, crazy dreams, and doing extra curricular activities to be a "super pilot". Its about passing your next medical, passing your next line check, passing your next recurrent, and ensuring you have a pay check to survive until your kids are on their own, the house is paid off, and that you can actually retire without being in poverty.
I have my MEI, actually used it to make money, and at the time was viewed as a requirement. Completely useless rating now for my needs.
I have my MEI, actually used it to make money, and at the time was viewed as a requirement. Completely useless rating now for my needs.
03-11-2017, 07:17 AM
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Originally Posted by TheWeatherman
Wait, I thought the post 9/11 environment was horrible for pilots, many of whom got furloughed and couldn't even get a CFI job. How were all these 250 hour pilots getting jobs??
03-11-2017, 07:28 AM
#59
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Originally Posted by CBreezy
False. I've flown with many people hired at 250 hires.
That got hired with 250 hours and others hired six months later needed 3000 hours.
03-11-2017, 07:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Biggz
Both are right. It depends on the airline. I've flown with some
That got hired with 250 hours and others hired six months later needed 3000 hours.
That got hired with 250 hours and others hired six months later needed 3000 hours.
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