Military heli pilot to regional stories
07-11-2018, 06:53 PM
#11
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Originally Posted by Skid Mark
Envoy paid for my entire transition and then gave me a job. 10/10 would do again.
Also, as an MH-60 pilot myself... how the fudge did you end your military career with only 600 flight hours? I mean, you'd have a third of that before earning your wings.... and unless you got discharged at the 4 year mark of your career, I don't understand how you only have 600 hours...
I only ask because... some sort of less-than-honorable discharge will HEAVILY affect your hire-ability at any airline (as well as your ability to pass a background check).
Also, as an MH-60 pilot myself... how the fudge did you end your military career with only 600 flight hours? I mean, you'd have a third of that before earning your wings.... and unless you got discharged at the 4 year mark of your career, I don't understand how you only have 600 hours...
I only ask because... some sort of less-than-honorable discharge will HEAVILY affect your hire-ability at any airline (as well as your ability to pass a background check).
07-11-2018, 10:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Skid Mark
Envoy paid for my entire transition and then gave me a job. 10/10 would do again.
Also, as an MH-60 pilot myself... how the fudge did you end your military career with only 600 flight hours? I mean, you'd have a third of that before earning your wings.... and unless you got discharged at the 4 year mark of your career, I don't understand how you only have 600 hours...
I only ask because... some sort of less-than-honorable discharge will HEAVILY affect your hire-ability at any airline (as well as your ability to pass a background check).
Also, as an MH-60 pilot myself... how the fudge did you end your military career with only 600 flight hours? I mean, you'd have a third of that before earning your wings.... and unless you got discharged at the 4 year mark of your career, I don't understand how you only have 600 hours...
I only ask because... some sort of less-than-honorable discharge will HEAVILY affect your hire-ability at any airline (as well as your ability to pass a background check).
07-27-2018, 01:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Skid Mark
Envoy paid for my entire transition and then gave me a job. 10/10 would do again.
Also, as an MH-60 pilot myself... how the fudge did you end your military career with only 600 flight hours? I mean, you'd have a third of that before earning your wings.... and unless you got discharged at the 4 year mark of your career, I don't understand how you only have 600 hours...
I only ask because... some sort of less-than-honorable discharge will HEAVILY affect your hire-ability at any airline (as well as your ability to pass a background check).
Also, as an MH-60 pilot myself... how the fudge did you end your military career with only 600 flight hours? I mean, you'd have a third of that before earning your wings.... and unless you got discharged at the 4 year mark of your career, I don't understand how you only have 600 hours...
I only ask because... some sort of less-than-honorable discharge will HEAVILY affect your hire-ability at any airline (as well as your ability to pass a background check).
How long have you been flying with envoy? Buddy if mine same credentials as me got declined when he applied. So I figure I wouldn't waste my time.
07-27-2018, 06:14 AM
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Originally Posted by GregSa
I'm not in any huge hurry to find a flying job however I dont want to spend the rest of my life either being a mechanic.
07-27-2018, 06:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Skid Mark
Also, as an MH-60 pilot myself... how the fudge did you end your military career with only 600 flight hours? I mean, you'd have a third of that before earning your wings.... and unless you got discharged at the 4 year mark of your career, I don't understand how you only have 600 hours.
07-28-2018, 05:44 AM
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Originally Posted by GHawk
250 since my nickel ride in March 2014, the sad life of an Aviation RLO.
07-30-2018, 07:55 AM
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Originally Posted by havick206
Wow, how do you retain any sort of proficiency? That little amount of flying just seems like a waste of everyone’s time and effort.
Post Desert Storm active duty UH/CH pilots were only getting about 120/year. Many higher time pilots were made FAC II just so there would be more money for new pilots.
08-02-2018, 08:51 PM
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Bit of advise from someone who’s been where you guys are. If you have GI Bill and are military helicopter/ airplane just your benefits to do a comm/Inst transition if needed. It’s VA approved and 55 hours. MidCoast Aviation in Riedsville GA is where I did mine. From there find a regional that has in order of priority:
1: domicile you live near or can EASILY commute to
2: decent reserve/ work rules (I’m at PSA our reserve blows goats)
3: good pay (see the included chart as an example)
Training is easy if you study, life after IOE can suck or be cake (see 1 &2)
1: domicile you live near or can EASILY commute to
2: decent reserve/ work rules (I’m at PSA our reserve blows goats)
3: good pay (see the included chart as an example)
Training is easy if you study, life after IOE can suck or be cake (see 1 &2)
08-03-2018, 12:52 AM
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Originally Posted by bscott58d
Bit of advise from someone who’s been where you guys are. If you have GI Bill and are military helicopter/ airplane just your benefits to do a comm/Inst transition if needed. It’s VA approved and 55 hours.
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