Ok, read what i quoted, take a deep breath, and see if you smell any sarcasim.

 

kdoner:

Obviously with 153 post, you should have a finger on the pulse of this forum, especially the Regional thread...or at least I would think that you would. You know man the only one who can make that call is you. You know what your learning curve is.

When I took a job with Comcast a few years back, I knew absolutely nothing about HDTV; nodes; digital TV; help desk assistance; or even the software that is used to help you and other subscribers to receive the the digital channels that you guys receive through cable TV or anything like that. Granted......IT'S NOT FLYING where you are responsible for the lives of 19-75 people's lives in your hands. However, the principle is the same. You are learning something new. You are really going to have to apply yourself and create an environment that is condusive to your ability to absorb as much info as possible. If you decide to apply with 400 hours, take advantage of all of the resources that are available to you. Leave no stone unturned. That goes any type of job...flying or non-flying.

JMO.


atp

 

thanks for all the posts that were really insightful... and yes i'm going to graduate... sure... i'm young and dumb.... not that dumb...

no thanks for the rants on 300hr heroes...

I'm just trying to plan out some things here so i dont end up hanging around college already graduated. i hate those people who are scared to move on and try different things.. i've been instructing since 215 hrs. (only 85 hours dual given, and no i'm not "burnt out") i enjoy it. but i know i dont want to be a CFI forever, I did it... i have my CFI CFII MEI... it's something to fall back on ... I want to go to the airlines.... bottom line... i'm just trying to figure out what's coming up here in the future and decide what to do... just trying to cover all my bases and get some info from you people who are already there... hindsight is always 20/20 so i figured some of you should know what to expect...

by the way... is the MIA base for eagle the t-props only?

 

ok ,whats the deal about having to have a degree to fly jets?just want some opinions on this as one has to get trained on type anyway and the last time I looked Harvard and Yale etc had no flight schools !

 

My understanding is that someone a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away decided that having a degree shows that you have the ability to learn in a complex environment and apply yourself (I guess flight training doesn't require those skills?). Personally, I think its one of those "all other things being equal" things. If I'm looking at 2 resumes and all other things being equal, I'd probably hire the guy with the degree. Just one more way to sort applicants into big piles and small piles I guess.

Really, if management was smart, they'd drop the college requirement and hire a bunch of dumb drones right out of high school or something. Solve a lot of this management/labor, pay-us-what-were-worth/you'll-take-what-we-give-you-and-like-it stuff that goes on.

 

I have a business degree from a state school which will work just fine. Plus if I ever give up on this industry or lose my medical, ect. I have that to fall back on.

 

instructed for 85 hrs and you had enough? I guess when you get to the airlines you will ask for an upgrade after 100 hrs ?
What's with these people these days? You are not even ready for an airline, i am not even sure if you are ready for CFI gig after all those instruction given.. I'd really hate to be your student because i think your attitude will show in the way you teach..
CFI/CFII/MEI to fall back on? Are you sure you want to be in the same line of business when regionals stop hiring?

 

Different time. The odds are not in one's favor and you know it. Don't be a jackass.

 

IMHO, I think that the major airlines in the US place far too much emphasis on the 4 year degree requirement. However, as that is not likely to change anytime soon, it makes sense to obtain a 4 year degree if your ultimate goal is to fly for one of them.

Outside of the US, airlines generally take a more pragmatic view with their hiring criteria. Having the right attitude and the right experience is considered more important than holding a formal tertiary qualification.

 

BS Flag! Ten yards from the spot of the foul.