newgrad411

All:

I have watched this forum for quite some time and decided to join now that I am within a month and a half of graduation.

I would like some advice from all of you, if you would be so kind as to offer some.

My times are: 820TT/5 Multi/39 Turbine SIC.

What are you're suggestions on where to go once I get my degree? I realize the regionals are the obvious answers, but am curious which ones would be the best considering my times.

Also, I will get around 75 hours of multi between now and Jan. 1.

Thanks.

Flyby1206

Thats a hard question to answer, what do you want from your career? Do you want to move on to a major? Fly for a FedEx/UPS carrier? Or just focus on living where you want and have a great schedule? Would you be willing to relocate?

DjHubberts

try to get 95 multi instead of just 75. Most places, minimums used to be 1000 total and 100 multi. It will help to open doors. Course, right now, most regionals are having trouble getting enough pilots

iflyjets4food

How did you get 39 turbine SIC in a single? I don't know of any singles that require 2 pilots. Like the last guy said, get to that 100 multi. I don't fly for a regional, but the 100 will instantly buy you more interest than 80 multi at any company, 121 or 135. Good luck to you.

Sanchez

Unless you're prepared to answer questions about the aircraft, I would leave out the 39 turbine SIC, especially if the aircraft does not require an SIC, I've seen guys get burned on it.

Like the other guys said, focus on getting the magic 100 multi, and you shouldn't have any problems getting hired at most regionals.

Old Coastie

To echo what has been said on other threads...Look into the military. If you have 4 yr degree and know how to fly you'll be competitive for flight school after OCS. The pay and benefits are excellent and you get to fly 1st class,excellently maintained equipment. Check out the Coast Guard (my backround). They have same pay and benefits as the DOD services and you get to do some neat missions--search and rescue, drug interdiction, etc. The CG fixed wing acft are C-130s, Falcon 20s, and new CASAs, all turbine multi crewed acft. If you're looking for a post military 121 job stay away from helos. That time doesn't count with the majors (although it should). The helos have the most exciting and demanding missions (night no reference hoists over sailboats). Of course active duty and national guard slots are also good. Ask recruiters about time commitments(how long you have to stay in) and availabilty of pilot training slots. It doesn't cost a thing to ask.

ChrisH

Unless you are looking to go with someone like 135 freight at RamAir, FlightExpress. They actually prefer guys with low multi-time, because it means they will stay longer to build the time there.

stamps

Whatever you do, try to be selective & set yourself up to where you don't become trapped in a position. We all want to jump at that first job we get, so decide what your standards are, what you're willing to budge on & what you're not.

Most importantly, have a backup plan. What are you going to fall back on if you get furloughed? Or if your airline goes bankrupt? What other job skills do you have? Have you thought about getting a masters? Even if it's online, I'd recommend continuing your education.

Hope that helps.

kansas

Stick it out for a few months at a flight instruction gig, and you should be closing in on that 1000/100 that will make you competitive at the "good" regionals, i.e. SkyWest, CoEx, and AWAC. Or instruct just a bit more for 135 mins. and freight dog it for better money, stability, and experience.

newgrad411

Thanks for the wealth of responses. I am looking to spend my career with a major. The 39 SIC came from flying the right seat of a Citation Jet that is not single pilot certified. I can, and now will shoot for the 100 multi mark, but that is costly since I am not a CFI.