Who is hiring 1500hr street FO's?
02-27-2024, 06:34 AM
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Originally Posted by 121noob
Yeah that's the next step. Can you make any recommendations?
A few that I remember hearing about with positive reviews are: Checked and Set, Emerald Coast, Raven Careers and Centerline.
03-01-2024, 05:59 AM
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Originally Posted by JohnBurke
One does what one must. If that means getting a second job, do that. Many 121 pilots have their own business or a "side hustle," which runs the gamut; you name it. I've known pilots who did everything from edit porn videos to have consulting or retail businesses, to building airplanes for others, to cleaning theaters and night, doing law enforcement and other jobs, some in, some out of aviation. Whatever it takes.
My brother, in another profession, was hiring a professional, entry-level, fresh out of school. She complained that his offered salary (industry standard) wouldn't cover her loan repayments, as she owed about 500,000. He noted that it was true, but that at her level, she couldn't bring in enough revenue to match what he was paying her, and she'd have to work a second or third job, just like everyone else (just like he did).
My brother, in another profession, was hiring a professional, entry-level, fresh out of school. She complained that his offered salary (industry standard) wouldn't cover her loan repayments, as she owed about 500,000. He noted that it was true, but that at her level, she couldn't bring in enough revenue to match what he was paying her, and she'd have to work a second or third job, just like everyone else (just like he did).
Exactly. Its all about doing what you have to in order to get desired results. I fly with tons of guys at the legacy level who have 2nd jobs because they want to retire early. Flew with guys at the regionals who made more money at the business they started.
Me personally, Im not afraid of work... I hauled and stacked a thousand square bales of hay to pay my cfi checkride! I was washing dishes at a bbq joint and waiting tables at a steakhouse, ferrying 210s and more to afford being a cfi to get my time.
Tons of things one can do to easily supplement the flying... Bartending a few nights a week is pretty common too.
Airlines not hiring? Find somewhere that is.
03-03-2024, 02:29 PM
#43
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Originally Posted by bonesbrigade
I hauled and stacked a thousand square bales of hay to pay my cfi checkride!
Any more, it's getting so a horse can't get a square meal.
03-03-2024, 06:45 PM
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Originally Posted by JohnBurke
It's those damned round bales these days. They should be outlawed.
Any more, it's getting so a horse can't get a square meal.
Any more, it's getting so a horse can't get a square meal.
03-11-2024, 10:09 AM
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Originally Posted by 121noob
Yeah that's the next step. Can you make any recommendations?
03-11-2024, 01:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Njflyguy
PDT is among some of the regionals actively hiring ATP eligible pilots with no jet/turbine time. But the backlog of applicants is large so you would need to try to get in front of a recruiter at an event to put your face with your application to <hopefully> increase your odds of getting a phone screen. You'll get minimium pay of 75hrs * $93/hour, so that' will be well over $60K. You'll be closer to $100K in your first year, maybe more if you hustle and pick up the hours and premium pay trips.
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