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11-03-2011 | 09:32 PM
#11
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From: Unemployed 121 Captain
you should ask yourself if you are ready to complete a 121 program .If so start applying .Just be aware if you get hired at low time failing to complete a 121 program will make the next opportunity harder to come by .I have heard horror stories of low timers washing out and having a failure on their records which will follow you for 5 years because of PRIA reporting
Rumors of the majors going into a hiring spree in the next two years will mean regionals will need bodies badly.Add into the mix fewer people are getting their private pilots licenses.
Rumors of the majors going into a hiring spree in the next two years will mean regionals will need bodies badly.Add into the mix fewer people are getting their private pilots licenses.
11-03-2011 | 10:21 PM
#12
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I felt the same way when I had about 400 hours. I just wanted to get hired. I will tell you that when I got hired, I still felt uncomfortable with 1100 hours in the sim. You need to go in there and be Instrument proficient! And not just Instrument proficient but be able to do it on one engine with flashers going off in your face trying to remember call outs and profiles. Sometimes you cant teach that stuff its just experience. I know that with 400 hours I had know bussiness in an airline cockpit. I thought I did. I would have never passed with 400tt. I am not saying that it doesnt happen, but where I went it doesnt happen very often with out washing out. I know that now and it sucks for the lower time guys, but you do not want a 121 bust on your record. Keep flying and getting experience. Just my 2 cents. Good Luck.
11-04-2011 | 01:02 AM
#13
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FedEx has a new hire with two failed 121 line checks and two failed 121 PC's. It's not impossible to overcome.
11-04-2011 | 03:30 AM
#14
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From: Driving a Bus for Recreational Pleasure.
A 400 hour guy/gal is just as cape able as a 1000+ hour guy/gal at handling the 121 training environment. You're either a good pilot or have the potential to learn and apply or you're just not cut out for it. It's all about what type of pilot you are. There are plenty of low time pilots that fly 10x better than guys with 5k+. I say if you know you can handle fast paced, tons of systems info, and simulator environments then apply! What's the worst they could say, no or not respond?
Usually the pilots you find on here that discourage low timers from applying more than likely had problems themselves.
Usually the pilots you find on here that discourage low timers from applying more than likely had problems themselves.
11-04-2011 | 03:48 AM
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A 400 hour guy/gal is just as cape able as a 1000+ hour guy/gal at handling the 121 training environment. You're either a good pilot or have the potential to learn and apply or you're just not cut out for it. It's all about what type of pilot you are. There are plenty of low time pilots that fly 10x better than guys with 5k+. I say if you know you can handle fast paced, tons of systems info, and simulator environments then apply! What's the worst they could say, no or not respond?
Usually the pilots you find on here that discourage low timers from applying more than likely had problems themselves.
Usually the pilots you find on here that discourage low timers from applying more than likely had problems themselves.
9 times out of 10 the people who post that a 400 hour pilot has an exactly equal chance of getting through training as a 1000+ hour pilot..is a 400 hour pilot.
The other variant of this are the users who post that being a CFI does not build valuable skills since you are not always "hands on"...folks who are not CFIs post those ones.
11-04-2011 | 05:03 AM
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Well if that's the only reason you turned it down you made a serious mistake because they're doing the hiring for ExpressJet. XJT is running at least 2 classes a month for the foreseeable future.
11-04-2011 | 05:07 AM
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11-04-2011 | 05:27 AM
#18
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From: Driving a Bus for Recreational Pleasure.
This type of response pops up fairly often on this site.
9 times out of 10 the people who post that a 400 hour pilot has an exactly equal chance of getting through training as a 1000+ hour pilot..is a 400 hour pilot.
The other variant of this are the users who post that being a CFI does not build valuable skills since you are not always "hands on"...folks who are not CFIs post those ones.
9 times out of 10 the people who post that a 400 hour pilot has an exactly equal chance of getting through training as a 1000+ hour pilot..is a 400 hour pilot.
The other variant of this are the users who post that being a CFI does not build valuable skills since you are not always "hands on"...folks who are not CFIs post those ones.
11-04-2011 | 08:03 AM
#20
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GoJet was and has hired people with low time. I just meet a GoJet guy who was hired with 180 TT back in 2008. He started class with 200 TT. He has done fine since then. Another friend is in class right now at PSA and was hired with 300 TT. I think back in 07'-08' someone could have gone to a few regionals with 300-400 TT, but now it seems it's just a bit higher (Eagle @ 500 for example) unless you know someone on the inside. Although, this summer one may see a drop in hiring minimums.
Also, a good buddy who is at Southwest now was hired at ASA about 8 years ago with 250.2 and 13 multi into the Brasilia and was never a CFI. I think it's key to have willingness to learn and overcome obstacles plus a good attitude.
Also, a good buddy who is at Southwest now was hired at ASA about 8 years ago with 250.2 and 13 multi into the Brasilia and was never a CFI. I think it's key to have willingness to learn and overcome obstacles plus a good attitude.
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