Ideal prep/quals for 121 regionals
07-18-2019 | 01:39 PM
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Ideal prep/quals for 121 regionals
Wanted to solicit some thoughts on the ideal preparation for the regionals. I’m thinking in terms of being TRULY PREPARED for 121 initial training (rather than simply building time & getting hired) and being someone who would still be very competitive even if the quantity of hires dropped significantly (training backlog, economic slowdown, unexpected loss of flying to other regionals, etc).
Seems like the optimal path would be:
- Primary training (P-SEL, I-A, C-SEL & C-MEL) in a Part 141 program
- Earn CFI, CFII & MEI
- Fly Part 135 (or 91) in turbine equipment
- Participate in cadet program
Thoughts??
Seems like the optimal path would be:
- Primary training (P-SEL, I-A, C-SEL & C-MEL) in a Part 141 program
- Earn CFI, CFII & MEI
- Fly Part 135 (or 91) in turbine equipment
- Participate in cadet program
Thoughts??
07-18-2019 | 01:43 PM
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I recommend you also have to capability to convert air into carbon dioxide. Some of the memory items and systems gouge for that,
- expand intercostals
- allow air to enter lungs
- be able to conduct a proper exchange/return through the pulmonary vein/artery
- allow sufficient time for said converted hemo-material to be transferred to all body systems
- be able to repeat this process
In other words- be breathing :-)
- expand intercostals
- allow air to enter lungs
- be able to conduct a proper exchange/return through the pulmonary vein/artery
- allow sufficient time for said converted hemo-material to be transferred to all body systems
- be able to repeat this process
In other words- be breathing :-)
07-18-2019 | 01:44 PM
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I recommend you also have to capability to convert air into carbon dioxide. Some of the memory items and systems gouge for that,
- expand intercostals
- allow air to enter lungs
- be able to conduct a proper exchange/return through the pulmonary vein/artery
- allow sufficient time for said converted hemo-material to be transferred to all body systems
- be able to repeat this process
In other words- be breathing :-)
- expand intercostals
- allow air to enter lungs
- be able to conduct a proper exchange/return through the pulmonary vein/artery
- allow sufficient time for said converted hemo-material to be transferred to all body systems
- be able to repeat this process
In other words- be breathing :-)
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07-18-2019 | 01:49 PM
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Looking to be ideally prepared, not just get a seat at the table - if you’re unable or unwilling to understand the difference, then enjoy your evening.
I recommend you also have to capability to convert air into carbon dioxide. Some of the memory items and systems gouge for that,
- expand intercostals
- allow air to enter lungs
- be able to conduct a proper exchange/return through the pulmonary vein/artery
- allow sufficient time for said converted hemo-material to be transferred to all body systems
- be able to repeat this process
In other words- be breathing :-)
- expand intercostals
- allow air to enter lungs
- be able to conduct a proper exchange/return through the pulmonary vein/artery
- allow sufficient time for said converted hemo-material to be transferred to all body systems
- be able to repeat this process
In other words- be breathing :-)
07-18-2019 | 02:05 PM
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I dont think there is an ideal way. Get your ratings, instruct if you want to or find another time building job that would give you a variety of experience. What was said earlier about breathing is extremely accurate. Just add to that a good attitude and a willingness to learn and you will be more than prepared. No need to waste time with doing the cadet program, or having to go the 141 route.
My path was:
-Ratings (no CFI)
-Right seat CASA 212
-Left seat Cessna 207
-Right seat SAAB 340
-Left seat SAAB 340
-Left seat Q400
-And now right seat A320
My path was:
-Ratings (no CFI)
-Right seat CASA 212
-Left seat Cessna 207
-Right seat SAAB 340
-Left seat SAAB 340
-Left seat Q400
-And now right seat A320
07-18-2019 | 02:52 PM
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There is no ideal. Don’t use corporate buzz phrases like “seat at the table”. Like the others said, get your ratings and time ASAP, have a good attitude, and catch the retirement wave. I would add that you should develop a sense of humor. Pilots tend to be sarcastic and it will make for long 4 day trips if you take things too seriously. Best of luck to you.
07-18-2019 | 03:05 PM
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If for some reason hiring slows way down and competitive mins go way up the order of preference would approximately be:
1 Military fixed wing
2 Type rating with high hours (1000+) multi PIC in typed A/C
3 Military rotor
4 High PIC multi turboprop hours
5a High PIC single turboprop hours
5b High PIC piston multi hours
6 CFI
7 All others
Bonus points for college degree and maybe extra bonus points for aviation degree.
As far as what you need in the current environment to succeed show up ready to study hard and drink from the fire hose and be Instrument proficient!!!! You need to be able to HAND fly an ILS within a dot doing 160 knots 10 times out of 10!!! They aren’t putting you in a multi million dollar sim to teach you that!!!
1 Military fixed wing
2 Type rating with high hours (1000+) multi PIC in typed A/C
3 Military rotor
4 High PIC multi turboprop hours
5a High PIC single turboprop hours
5b High PIC piston multi hours
6 CFI
7 All others
Bonus points for college degree and maybe extra bonus points for aviation degree.
As far as what you need in the current environment to succeed show up ready to study hard and drink from the fire hose and be Instrument proficient!!!! You need to be able to HAND fly an ILS within a dot doing 160 knots 10 times out of 10!!! They aren’t putting you in a multi million dollar sim to teach you that!!!
07-18-2019 | 03:31 PM
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1. Don’t be the guy who goes to a public forum asking how to prep for an interview and then get twisted up when someone answers you with something off kilter.
2. Having gone through two successful interviews in the last two weeks, I have something to offer..... but given your quick trigger, I’m afraid I’d be enabling a slam/clicker
3. If you’re willing to publicly flagellate as penance, shoot me a pm. Im 3/3 on interviews so far. I can help you. (For reals)
Enjoy your evening! :-)
07-18-2019 | 03:33 PM
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Really don’t over think, just get some good diverse experience in the time-building phase.
Here was my path,
PVT - Part 61 school
IR-Comm Multi - Part 141 school
CFI, CFII, MEI - Part 141 school
Right seat - 421
Some charter flying in a 310R
Interned at a Major - (got about 15 hours of sim time in the MD-80 and sat in on the MD-80 systems course)
Instructed - Part 61 school
Part-time charter flying in BE-58
Currently Right seat CRJ
About to be left seat CRJ
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Here was my path,
PVT - Part 61 school
IR-Comm Multi - Part 141 school
CFI, CFII, MEI - Part 141 school
Right seat - 421
Some charter flying in a 310R
Interned at a Major - (got about 15 hours of sim time in the MD-80 and sat in on the MD-80 systems course)
Instructed - Part 61 school
Part-time charter flying in BE-58
Currently Right seat CRJ
About to be left seat CRJ
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
07-18-2019 | 03:41 PM
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Wanted to solicit some thoughts on the ideal preparation for the regionals. I’m thinking in terms of being TRULY PREPARED for 121 initial training (rather than simply building time & getting hired) and being someone who would still be very competitive even if the quantity of hires dropped significantly (training backlog, economic slowdown, unexpected loss of flying to other regionals, etc).
Seems like the optimal path would be:
- Primary training (P-SEL, I-A, C-SEL & C-MEL) in a Part 141 program
- Earn CFI, CFII & MEI
- Fly Part 135 (or 91) in turbine equipment
- Participate in cadet program
Thoughts??
Seems like the optimal path would be:
- Primary training (P-SEL, I-A, C-SEL & C-MEL) in a Part 141 program
- Earn CFI, CFII & MEI
- Fly Part 135 (or 91) in turbine equipment
- Participate in cadet program
Thoughts??
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