Classes: Hard to fill?
03-06-2011 | 10:41 AM
#131
Gets Weekends Off
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 937
Likes: 0
From: 747 FO
Unfortunately, there is an exception to the 1500 hour requirement.
H.R. 5900 [111th] - Summary: Airline Safety and Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2010 (GovTrack.us)
H.R. 5900 [111th] - Summary: Airline Safety and Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2010 (GovTrack.us)
Section 217 -
Directs the FAA Administrator to conduct a rulemaking proceeding to modify minimum federal requirements for the issuance of airline transport pilot certificates. Requires a pilot to have at least 1,500 flight hours to qualify for a certificate.
Authorizes the Administrator to allow specific academic training courses, beyond the minimum required, to be credited toward total flight hours, if allowing a pilot to take such courses will enhance safety more than requiring full compliance with the flight hours requirement.
Directs the FAA Administrator to conduct a rulemaking proceeding to modify minimum federal requirements for the issuance of airline transport pilot certificates. Requires a pilot to have at least 1,500 flight hours to qualify for a certificate.
Authorizes the Administrator to allow specific academic training courses, beyond the minimum required, to be credited toward total flight hours, if allowing a pilot to take such courses will enhance safety more than requiring full compliance with the flight hours requirement.
03-06-2011 | 10:45 AM
#132
SDQ Base Chief
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 6,079
Likes: 41
From: 320 CA
Unfortunately, there is an exception to the 1500 hour requirement.
H.R. 5900 [111th] - Summary: Airline Safety and Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2010 (GovTrack.us)
H.R. 5900 [111th] - Summary: Airline Safety and Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2010 (GovTrack.us)
03-06-2011 | 01:29 PM
#133
Line Holder
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 1,909
Likes: 7
From: B767
No, it means they'll have a four year degree, and the rumor is that they will still be required to have at least 750 TT. Considering the price of aviation schools, that still seems like one heck of a barrier.
03-06-2011 | 04:53 PM
#134
Day puke
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 3,865
Likes: 0
From: Out.
(snickers increase)
Oh heck, I give up! (high pitched squeal followed by uncontrolled laughter)
03-06-2011 | 07:28 PM
#135
Gets Weekends Off
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 3,201
Likes: 32
From: 4A2FU
Yeah, point to point is for 135 stuff. I was worried that with the ATP, since the student is doing the landing, I couldnt log it as XC time. But then I remember that it is just the distance and that a landing is not included. But again, CFIs - don't just be wasting your students time to get that XC. I doubt many would, but some may.
: |
03-06-2011 | 09:24 PM
#136
Line Holder
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 26
Likes: 0
From: C-172, PA28R-200, C-90, PC-12
- you don't need a four year degree to be in this industry. I know plenty of American, delta, ups guys without a degree. I'm not saying it doesn't help, but still.
03-06-2011 | 10:31 PM
#138
Gets Weekends Off
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 3,201
Likes: 32
From: 4A2FU
Not having a four year degree knocks you out of the running for multiple employment opportunities.
Besides, with an ATP, you can get an online degree in less than 4 semesters through some schools.
03-07-2011 | 01:35 AM
#139
Day puke
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 3,865
Likes: 0
From: Out.
Quote:
Originally Posted by FlyJSH View Post
That is such a shame (stifling snickers).
(snickers increase)
Oh heck, I give up! (high pitched squeal followed by uncontrolled laughter)
: |
What? you don't like the idea of a pilot, check that, a future 121 Captain, having experience making real decisions while keeping a schedule?
Instructing is great. I learned more about manipulating an airplane in the first 100 hours of instructing than I did in 1000 hours of doing anything else.
BUT, my flight school still had limits on when I could fly, where, and when. It wasn't until I flew a Caravan hauling boxes that I learned about flying a line.
When I am on a hiring team hiring a civilian pilot, CFI or aerobatic pilot (for airmanship) AND scheduled flying (for real world experience) are tops on my list.
So sorry if you think the 2-3 years it takes to get that experience is too long.
Originally Posted by FlyJSH View Post
That is such a shame (stifling snickers).
(snickers increase)
Oh heck, I give up! (high pitched squeal followed by uncontrolled laughter)
: |
What? you don't like the idea of a pilot, check that, a future 121 Captain, having experience making real decisions while keeping a schedule?
Instructing is great. I learned more about manipulating an airplane in the first 100 hours of instructing than I did in 1000 hours of doing anything else.
BUT, my flight school still had limits on when I could fly, where, and when. It wasn't until I flew a Caravan hauling boxes that I learned about flying a line.
When I am on a hiring team hiring a civilian pilot, CFI or aerobatic pilot (for airmanship) AND scheduled flying (for real world experience) are tops on my list.
So sorry if you think the 2-3 years it takes to get that experience is too long.
03-07-2011 | 05:01 AM
#140
Line Holder
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 1,909
Likes: 7
From: B767
Your friends would certainly have a MUCH more difficult time today and in the forseeable future. A degree is an absolute must for those wishing to move on to the majors.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
