school sucks, i want a regional
03-08-2008 | 11:41 AM
#11
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Hell I'm wishing I could go back and do another 4 years at college. Regionals suck, stay in school, your just blinded by the chance to fly something bigger than a 172.
03-08-2008 | 11:47 AM
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A senior at a university and you want to bail? As in: a senior that should graduate within a year?
There has to be something more to the story here. How are your grades?
As mentioned, you'd be foolish to leave school with only 400hours - No degree and very little marketable experience in the cockpit.
There has to be something more to the story here. How are your grades?
As mentioned, you'd be foolish to leave school with only 400hours - No degree and very little marketable experience in the cockpit.
03-08-2008 | 11:56 AM
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With the post you made, you just walked into a hornet's nest's 
. I'm sure some were chomping at the bit when they read your post 
.
I'm not flying yet however, I will tell you that commuting from PBI should be a breeze. Between Delta and Air Tran, I believe that there are 10-12 daily non-stops to the ATL.
Good luck to you. Blue skies.
atp
. I'm sure some were chomping at the bit when they read your post .I'm not flying yet however, I will tell you that commuting from PBI should be a breeze. Between Delta and Air Tran, I believe that there are 10-12 daily non-stops to the ATL.
Good luck to you. Blue skies.
atp
03-08-2008 | 12:05 PM
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Don't be quick to leave the fun of school for the real world man. Spend as much time as you can drinking and having little to worry about! Since you said you were a Sr and were graduating in May I would try to find a CFI job to get more hours. If you dont want to do that then you can come to TSA, PSA or wherever you want. Just remember that its not as awesome as you think.
If you have any questions or want any advice just shoot me a PM and I can help you.
If you have any questions or want any advice just shoot me a PM and I can help you.
03-08-2008 | 12:19 PM
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kdoner from your post i wasn't sure if you were graduating this semester or just have had enough and feel like leaving. Before you jump ship do whatever you possibly can to leave with your Bachelors. It'll sting you down the road and wil be harder to complete my just my .02.
Its pretty obvious you'll be picked up by someone especially if you've been following this forum.
Its pretty obvious you'll be picked up by someone especially if you've been following this forum.
I'm a senior at my University, currently instructing at a 141 school
300TT 145 multi... I'm looking to go to a regional by the end of this semester (May 08) with a goal of at LEAST 400TT
I hear that hiring is slowing down, and the mins are going to start coming back up. I don't want to waste any time getting to a regional, but I want to go somewhere reputable. I was hoping for ASA, Xjet, Republic (don't worry, I know i can't get on yet) I was thinking to get on with piedmont, TSA, PSA, get some hours and a type-rating, jump ship and go to one of my first choices. Is that frowned upon?
Just trying to get some opinions... and also I was wondering if anybody knows who would be an easy commute from PBI, FLL, or MIA (not really interested in eagle or their reserve/upgrade time)
300TT 145 multi... I'm looking to go to a regional by the end of this semester (May 08) with a goal of at LEAST 400TT
I hear that hiring is slowing down, and the mins are going to start coming back up. I don't want to waste any time getting to a regional, but I want to go somewhere reputable. I was hoping for ASA, Xjet, Republic (don't worry, I know i can't get on yet) I was thinking to get on with piedmont, TSA, PSA, get some hours and a type-rating, jump ship and go to one of my first choices. Is that frowned upon?
Just trying to get some opinions... and also I was wondering if anybody knows who would be an easy commute from PBI, FLL, or MIA (not really interested in eagle or their reserve/upgrade time)
03-08-2008 | 12:35 PM
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If you don't mind telling me... in what school are you instructing?... just making sure you are not my instrument instructor, you leave and i kill you
03-08-2008 | 01:12 PM
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freezingflyboy has it right. If you post times like that wanting the things you do, it could be seen as either flame bait or ignorance--or combination. But since you asked to get some opinions, then here goes:
Your gonna have to keep instructing more than the 300 or 400 you want to be at. More likely till you have 1000 hrs, and within that time if you are not an MEI, get it. 145 multi is low--not that its bad thing becuase we have all been there, but calling a spade a spade--its low, get more.
Maybe move to getting on with a freight operator after getting at least 1000 hrs. Especially if you get one in the midwest where you can do all weather types of flying. This is invaluable experience flying in all kinds of IMC weather. Start with the singles they have, then after 6 mos or so move to the light twins. After doing this for a year you will primed to move into the regional category. Dont be in a rush. Get the experience first and foremost, and as I always say get out of a flight what you out into it. I dont think I have many hours and Im sitting at just over 7000 TT and 6000multi (prop/t-prop/and jet) and still try to learn something new on each flight..FWIW
Your gonna have to keep instructing more than the 300 or 400 you want to be at. More likely till you have 1000 hrs, and within that time if you are not an MEI, get it. 145 multi is low--not that its bad thing becuase we have all been there, but calling a spade a spade--its low, get more.
Maybe move to getting on with a freight operator after getting at least 1000 hrs. Especially if you get one in the midwest where you can do all weather types of flying. This is invaluable experience flying in all kinds of IMC weather. Start with the singles they have, then after 6 mos or so move to the light twins. After doing this for a year you will primed to move into the regional category. Dont be in a rush. Get the experience first and foremost, and as I always say get out of a flight what you out into it. I dont think I have many hours and Im sitting at just over 7000 TT and 6000multi (prop/t-prop/and jet) and still try to learn something new on each flight..FWIW
03-08-2008 | 01:13 PM
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03-08-2008 | 01:17 PM
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"...but I've been instructing for 50 hours...I'm burned out and I feel that it is time to move on..."
I had a kid tell me that once...and I laughed at him...
I had a kid tell me that once...and I laughed at him...
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