Pilot Shortage
05-02-2007, 12:56 PM
#31
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Originally Posted by SAABaroowski
I admire that theory, but if you are able get on and airline go ASAP, get your ratings on the side if you want, seniority is a wonderful thing
05-03-2007, 03:17 AM
#33
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Originally Posted by JetJock16
I’ll always keep my CFI's (CFI, II & MEI) current and I’ll use them whenever possible. Currently I fly for SKW and still instruct at Pan Am in there ACE CR2 FTD as well as pick up when instructors at Glendale Aviation need some time off.
I was speaking for the other side, those who did it as a means to an end. I'm passionate about my profession and will always jump at the chance to mold young eager minds. It also gives me the chance to speak to potential 121 pilots and educate them on life as a career pilot. That way they understand why friends don’t let friends fly for MAG or GO and I try to educate them on unions, there history and our professions future so they can make more educated decisions when the time comes. I try not to be bias and give source so they can continue to read and learn.
I also feel that being an instructor helps prepare for life as CA. After all, airlines are hiring future CA's and in my opinion it's part of a CA's responsibility to help mold the CA of tomorrow.
I was speaking for the other side, those who did it as a means to an end. I'm passionate about my profession and will always jump at the chance to mold young eager minds. It also gives me the chance to speak to potential 121 pilots and educate them on life as a career pilot. That way they understand why friends don’t let friends fly for MAG or GO and I try to educate them on unions, there history and our professions future so they can make more educated decisions when the time comes. I try not to be bias and give source so they can continue to read and learn.
I also feel that being an instructor helps prepare for life as CA. After all, airlines are hiring future CA's and in my opinion it's part of a CA's responsibility to help mold the CA of tomorrow.
How are you able to still instruct and work for SKW, I heard once you work 121 you can not instruct because it eats into your 100hrs a month.
05-03-2007, 07:43 AM
#35
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Hi!
USA Jet lowered it's mins to get enough guys. They are taking a max of 1 low-time guy per 4 person class, as capt upgrade is 3000 TT and DC-9 FO is normally 2000TT.
The pilot shortage Tsunami is beginning to hit the shores.
cliff
GRB
USA Jet lowered it's mins to get enough guys. They are taking a max of 1 low-time guy per 4 person class, as capt upgrade is 3000 TT and DC-9 FO is normally 2000TT.
The pilot shortage Tsunami is beginning to hit the shores.
cliff
GRB
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