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01-07-2008 | 06:14 PM
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Of course the usual question is why PDT and Eagle? They are two of the longest upgrades both with relatively uncertain futures. They do have good work rules though. Have you considered any other airlines?
01-07-2008 | 06:14 PM
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From: 7ER B...whatever that means.
I guess I'm just a little freaked out about the hiring minimums. They're so incredibly low right now, I would really hate to miss such an opportunity. So the thought was that if I interviewed a few months early it would secure a position at the airline in case hiring started to slow down.
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I assume you already have a 4 year degree. If you don't, jumping to a regional before you finish college would be doing yourself a HUGE disservice.
01-07-2008 | 06:17 PM
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i had the same plan, thought I'd apply a couple months before graduating college and give em time to call. I applied online at about 9 pm at night and rah called next morning around 830 so I was pretty suprised, interviewed on spring break and was hired, they were cool with waiting the two months till I graduated to start class. I did have more time than most going into a regional though 2000TT/600multi, 22years old, 4 yr degree from big university non-aviation. The other two good regionals I applied to called in about a week. I was really suprised it was that fast but I went to rah cause of the bases and quick upgrade. didn't even consider any of the bad regionals.
01-07-2008 | 06:31 PM
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Also, right now I have about 700/25 for flight time (I am a current CFI), and will hopefully be getting another 30 or so multi hours within the next couple of months.
Freezingflyboy, I will not have a 4 year degree at that time (I'm a junior now for a BA), but have been doing it online for a while, so I'll still continue online, just at a slower pace.
01-07-2008 | 06:52 PM
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They were my top picks based on their quality of life, not set in stone for sure. I'm obviously still in the learning process and trying to get as much information and as many opinions as possible. What would your first choice be?
Also, right now I have about 700/25 for flight time (I am a current CFI), and will hopefully be getting another 30 or so multi hours within the next couple of months.
Freezingflyboy, I will not have a 4 year degree at that time (I'm a junior now for a BA), but have been doing it online for a while, so I'll still continue online, just at a slower pace.
Also, right now I have about 700/25 for flight time (I am a current CFI), and will hopefully be getting another 30 or so multi hours within the next couple of months.
Freezingflyboy, I will not have a 4 year degree at that time (I'm a junior now for a BA), but have been doing it online for a while, so I'll still continue online, just at a slower pace.
01-07-2008 | 07:26 PM
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Yeah, what the sarge said. First of all, I don't think you're going to see minimums across the board come up that fast (or at all) between now and then. Second of all, if your times are that low, you may want think about doing something where you are building PIC time (like CFIing). The airlines will still be here. I promise.
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I assume you already have a 4 year degree. If you don't, jumping to a regional before you finish college would be doing yourself a HUGE disservice.
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I assume you already have a 4 year degree. If you don't, jumping to a regional before you finish college would be doing yourself a HUGE disservice.
01-07-2008 | 08:07 PM
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Ya, that's not hard at all... Earlier this year before my current airline, I was working 5 days a week doing full time web/graphics design and flying skydivers on the weekends... all the while taking a full time class load online... you can definitely do it working less than 7 days a week.
01-07-2008 | 08:28 PM
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They were my top picks based on their quality of life, not set in stone for sure. I'm obviously still in the learning process and trying to get as much information and as many opinions as possible. What would your first choice be?
Also, right now I have about 700/25 for flight time (I am a current CFI), and will hopefully be getting another 30 or so multi hours within the next couple of months.
Freezingflyboy, I will not have a 4 year degree at that time (I'm a junior now for a BA), but have been doing it online for a while, so I'll still continue online, just at a slower pace.
Also, right now I have about 700/25 for flight time (I am a current CFI), and will hopefully be getting another 30 or so multi hours within the next couple of months.
Freezingflyboy, I will not have a 4 year degree at that time (I'm a junior now for a BA), but have been doing it online for a while, so I'll still continue online, just at a slower pace.
One final thing Stay away from MESA...
Friends dont let Friends fly for JO
01-07-2008 | 08:29 PM
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01-07-2008 | 10:06 PM
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because you need to gain the experience of decision making! Being a cfi and being responsible for another person's life or flying as the pic will help you make wise decisions. A tool too many people in right seat are lacking.(even I turn to the left and expect the captain to make the call sometimes) Sooner or later, when you upgrade as a captain and you turn to the left for help... no one will be there!
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