How long did you CFI before 1st job?
12-01-2008 | 05:56 PM
#101
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From: A320 FO
i think most people are up in arms because it's Mesa. If it had been Republic Pilot Development, there'd probably be people jumping all over it. So when people who never have gone to a "pilot development" program were getting jobs at Compass, Expressjet, Eagle, Republic, or Skywest. Then others start wondering "why would anyone pay $$ to MESA to get a guarenteed interview with said airline. As many believe, mesa is the bottom of the barrel, i don't believe that their crews are, but, believe that their management would stand arm and arm with other low life individuals (plenty at my company) so, that'd be the problem.
12-04-2008 | 08:38 AM
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As part of the "New Generation" I currently fly for a Part 121 freight company, hired in at 208TT and 9 Multi. No CFI for me, I just count my blessings that 2007 was a great year for low timers to catch a "break" so to speak.
Your times are close to Part 135 Mins and you should be able to break right in once you get there and if you don't mind relocating.
All this talk of "I remember when" is good, but only helps us in not reliving the past. It's an old industry with a new way of business. Keep up your networking because now that you're building hours it isn't what you know (although extremely important), but WHO you know to get that first big interview.
Good luck and Happy Holidays to all!
Your times are close to Part 135 Mins and you should be able to break right in once you get there and if you don't mind relocating.
All this talk of "I remember when" is good, but only helps us in not reliving the past. It's an old industry with a new way of business. Keep up your networking because now that you're building hours it isn't what you know (although extremely important), but WHO you know to get that first big interview.
Good luck and Happy Holidays to all!
12-04-2008 | 11:05 AM
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From: EMJ CA
1.5 years instructing in Cirrus's at Western Mich. However, I believe a student should learn to fly in a Cessna 152-72. The cirrus is more technically advanced than the airplane I fly today for a 121 carrier. Cirrus's are the Ferrari's of GA world.
12-05-2008 | 07:40 PM
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Now what do you suggest I do to increase the chances of something like that happening to me? I'm at a career academy school, so I don't really have much contact with outside pilots like I would if I worked at an FBO. Should I get a part-time job fueling jets????
12-06-2008 | 11:36 AM
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el jefe wrote:
Experience can only be gained by flying. You need to experience those "oh sh#t" moments and learn from them.
You need to beg, borrow or steal to get more flying time. Try to fly to as many different airports as you can. Fly into busy airspace as much as you can. Fly IFR as much as you can. Do more than just slow flight in the right seat all day.
Amen to that. SAFELY challenging yourself is a good thing. Venturing out to different airports, shooting different approaches, VFR Class B transitions, etc.... it's a good thing.
I have been instructing for a little over a year and am still instructing. I think that I made the right move by doing so FIRST. I am planning to move on within the next few months.
Experience can only be gained by flying. You need to experience those "oh sh#t" moments and learn from them.
You need to beg, borrow or steal to get more flying time. Try to fly to as many different airports as you can. Fly into busy airspace as much as you can. Fly IFR as much as you can. Do more than just slow flight in the right seat all day.
Amen to that. SAFELY challenging yourself is a good thing. Venturing out to different airports, shooting different approaches, VFR Class B transitions, etc.... it's a good thing.
I have been instructing for a little over a year and am still instructing. I think that I made the right move by doing so FIRST. I am planning to move on within the next few months.
12-08-2008 | 06:37 AM
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From: Whale FO
I was hired by an airline before I started CFIing and then my class was cancelled.
Now I've been instructing for a little over 4 months. It's going alright, but I'm not enjoying it as much as I did my other jobs flying. I like more hands on myself. I have to admit I have learned a lot from instructing that I did not know before. I just can't wait to hit 135 mins or get a call from the airline I was hired at.
Now I've been instructing for a little over 4 months. It's going alright, but I'm not enjoying it as much as I did my other jobs flying. I like more hands on myself. I have to admit I have learned a lot from instructing that I did not know before. I just can't wait to hit 135 mins or get a call from the airline I was hired at.
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