Regional seek experience
08-12-2019, 03:17 PM
#11
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Depends on what type of flying you’re doing at the 135 honestly. If you’re a Citation SIC, for example, and are simply showing up to work just to build hours, there’s not much you’re gaining by doing that. On the other hand, if you’re PIC on a Beech 99 flying through all types of weather and making real-life decisions, then that’s much more beneficial, in my opinion, than being a CFI.
I’d agree that a mix of both would be the best. CFI until 1,200 hours, then 135 PIC until 1,500 hours. If you qualify for a R-ATP though, go straight to 121 at 1,000 hours.
I’d agree that a mix of both would be the best. CFI until 1,200 hours, then 135 PIC until 1,500 hours. If you qualify for a R-ATP though, go straight to 121 at 1,000 hours.
08-12-2019, 03:34 PM
#12
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The problem people generally have going into the regionals is the 121 training environment. You don’t need the experience in a jet, high altitude ops, etc. to get through 121 training. You build experience as an FO (CA in training) on the line. As a CFI (a CFI that takes their job seriously), your head is always geared towards learning, even while you teach. That discipline and motivation is all you need to pass 121 training. The guys that come straight from 135 generally have issues with training because their head has been out of a “schoolhouse” for so long. If you do go CFI and don’t get your CFII you’re doing it all wrong.
08-13-2019, 06:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Deputy1999
I agree with you that doing both looks good. Why would you tell someone to not take an SIC job at a 135 outfit at say, 1000-1200 hours, for a year, though (besides the obvious that PIC time is always better)? I did a year as an SIC on a Citation Excel (got a full PIC type at FSI) and I feel like the training experience, jet time, and on-the-job crew experience was invaluable. Everyone has their own opinion, I'm just curious to hear your thought process with that.
08-13-2019, 06:25 AM
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Originally Posted by KCaviator
Depends on what type of flying you’re doing at the 135 honestly. If you’re a Citation SIC, for example, and are simply showing up to work just to build hours, there’s not much you’re gaining by doing that. On the other hand, if you’re PIC on a Beech 99 flying through all types of weather and making real-life decisions, then that’s much more beneficial, in my opinion, than being a CFI.
I’d agree that a mix of both would be the best. CFI until 1,200 hours, then 135 PIC until 1,500 hours. If you qualify for a R-ATP though, go straight to 121 at 1,000 hours.
I’d agree that a mix of both would be the best. CFI until 1,200 hours, then 135 PIC until 1,500 hours. If you qualify for a R-ATP though, go straight to 121 at 1,000 hours.
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