texaspilot76

Thanks hendefea. I just wanted to clarify that I have held my instructor certificates for 2 years now, I just haven't flown a massive amount of hours because I have been finishing college. I fly regularly, just don't get a lot of time. Freelance instructing is tough. Thanks for the insight.

STILL GROUNDED

Hey Texas. This is meant to be constructive only. If you have had your instructor cert for two year and only have 450 hours don't point this out to anyone. It is really not showing a commitment to getting your time in. I flew 450 hours by accident just by hanging around the airport and instructing part time in about 8 months.

You have not said what your millitary background is in. What ever it is I truely appreciate you for doing it but dropping mortars into a tube is not going to get you any credit at an airline. If you flew in the military I would think you'd have more flight time. Don't use the millitary for thinking they owe you anything for putting up with that BS for 4 years.

Have you gone to any job fairs? Some guys whine about them but I went to 2, the second one I got hired at the first one I wasn't ready anyhow just on a fact finding mission. There are not a lot of young guns in line at the regional carriers and you can make some good connections. That is what the guys graduating ATP have, good connections. They are no more the pilot then the kid at the local FBO. Before I wound someones ego no offense, I've trained at ATP for some of my ratings as well.

As for the degree. I never stepped foot onto a college campus unless I had a beer in my hand, and certainly never paid to be there. I have on the other hand had worked for some pretty crappy companies to get where I am now. Too many people are discounting some of the freight operators who may pick you up with your time and experience. Build your hours quickly with them, then go find a regional for which you wish to work.

I worked at Airmidwest, wasn't the best, wasn't the worst. SKYWAY in Kissimmee FL, thats the worst! But at air middie I was able to build 121 multi turbine and when I walked in the door at Republic the job was mine too loose. I didn't by the way. A college degree never came into play. 800 hours of multi turbine with a 121 carrier got me the interview.

Sorry to say but you gotta take a hit somewhere. And loose the I should have this job attitude. I'd really recommend the job fair deal. Air INC has one coming up in MAY there are already 7 or 8 regionals signed up to attend. Find one with a base close to home. I'd be there with a couple of good resume's a nice suit and the desire to put up with some crap for a little longer.

Good Luck

texaspilot76

Thanks for the advice grounded. I do want to clarify some things that you pointed out. The reason I don't have more hours than I do is because I have instructed on the weekends. I was going to college out of town and could not instruct during the week. No flight school would take me on due to my schedule, so therefore I had to instruct at my local airport where there is very little demand for instruction (rural area).
Last, I do not feel I am owed a job, I just feel that my qualifications far exceed the people being hired (if what i hear on here is true).
I put more wieght in a college degree. Before I started college, I worked in a technical field. I interviewed with Lockheed Martin and had all the skills they were looking for in the position they had open. However, they wanted a 4 year degree. They would hire someone with a degree over experience. That,to me, shows the importance of a degree.
But again, thank you for your insight. It's much appreciated. I'll look into the fair you mentioned.

STILL GROUNDED

Hey Tex, I meant nothing but good. Its great you have a degree, its going to to stop me here so I am looking at online programs. That wasn't really to be directed to you. It had come up in the thread. Regardless I think the degree is good just not vital. Frankly the hours over the degree would get your further at this stage. You have the degree so great, enough said about that.

Your inital post lead me to believe you were ****ed that you were over qualified by todays terms, thats where I picked up on the 'tude. No bigge, don't take it personal. One thing to look at is your Actual IMC time, it should be about 10% of your total time. This is a hiring factor for alot of companies as well as how much you have flown in the past 60 days. Tr to beef that number up with some actual IMC in twin and you may find better success.

Again good luck to you. You'll be here soon enough.