General Advice...
 

Hey all,

I'm new to the forum but have been lurking around for a few weeks since learning about APC. I finally registered and was hoping to get some valuable and realistic input from you all regarding my current situation. I'll try to keep it brief...After graduating from a four year university (with an aviation program) and instructing for about 15 months, I accepted a job offer outside of flying to see if I could feel fulfilled flying recreationally and working a 9-5. That decision came almost three years ago but sure enough, I'm still feeling the need to fly professionally/commercially and fulfill the dream....I know...it's so corny.

Now for the advice part...I have approx. 850TT/85ME (CFII) and was hoping you guys/gals could give me some insight as to whether or not I have a shot at a regional driver position....and if so, what course of action you would suggest to at least get some interviews lined up. Unfortunately, since I stopped instructing, I've done minimal flying and I would think that my lack of recent experience could be a big problem. Since I decided that I'm going to officially make a comeback, I've picked up the ATP written prep and scheduled some flight time. Since you guys are out there and have the most accurate feel for what is going on with hiring, what would you suggest to make myself competitive and marketable? Get some current multi time? Do some instructing?

Additionally, since I'm located in the NYC area I would ideally like to be based out of LGA or JFK. Although I have given some thought as to who I would like to fly for, I realize I have several other things to be concerned with first. Any input will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks for your time and sorry about the long post - DA

Now is a great, and I mean great time to get it, your times are good, just get over the 100 multi, and get some more recent time, maybe by a block of 25 hr multi, the fact that you were in the professional world will help in many ways, experience, and even though the pay is ****ty the first few years as a RJ pilot, you will appreciate the job more than some that don't know anything other than being a pilot...............Good luck

PS. My Honda S2000 is faster then your GTI:p

I agree with SAABOROOWSKI.....now is the time to get in if you really want it. I have just shy of 500TT and have 110ME, let me tell you once i passed the 450TT mark the calls just came in left and right to interview. I ahve 4 lined up in the next 3 weeks and I am still waiting to hear from a couple of more. Good luck and let me know if you have any further questions, I will tell you I have learned a great deal from this website and aviationinterviews.com

I also agree with Saab, the Honda S2000 is faster than the VW

There are a few regionals out there that would probably hire you right now, no more multi time required. That being said, if you haven't flown a lot lately, you may want to spend some time brushing up, because you won't have time during ground school, and then you'll get thrown into the sims where you are expected to already be a proficient instrument pilot.

Don't wait too long, I would apply now and see who calls you back. If no one does, get some more time and try again.

I will race, and smoke, your S2000 anyday with my 2006 GTI.

:D

BTW, I think Comair has a JFK domicile.

hahah no way GTI's are not faster than s2000's, at least stock they arent:p

It couldn't hurt to apply a bunch right now to see what happens, there are some regionals that would be happy to have you. It wouldn't hurt to get current on instruments before you try to get through training.

For many of the better regionals, a 25 hour block in a twin doing some approaches should do the trick.

BTW, the GTI has one big advantage over the S2000. The GTI isn't a Honda.

hurtful............................but funny:(