Regional Minimums
11-19-2006 | 02:17 PM
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Regional Minimums
Long time reading, first time posting. I currently have 333TT/174 Multi and I am starting to get tired of my current job due to not flying as much as I would like. I was wondering if there would be a chance of getting picked up at one of the regionals once I hit 400TT which will include 241 Multi? Which regional would be worth a shot? Any input would be greatly appreciated.
11-19-2006 | 02:19 PM
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Here we go again... there was a whole thread a few weeks back about the best regional to work for. Read that. However, you may be a little shy on TT. Good luck though.
Rather than going to the first place that will pick you up you would be much better to keep flying your Baron and get on somewhere reputable. A lot of places are picking guys up around 600TT and 100 multi. Obviously you have the multi time covered, but as I found out it doesn't matter how much multi or turbine time you have a lot of places will still be blinded by total time.
Rather than going to the first place that will pick you up you would be much better to keep flying your Baron and get on somewhere reputable. A lot of places are picking guys up around 600TT and 100 multi. Obviously you have the multi time covered, but as I found out it doesn't matter how much multi or turbine time you have a lot of places will still be blinded by total time.
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11-19-2006 | 03:07 PM
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By no means did I want this to turn into people arguing about quality of regionals...I think that gets covered enough. Thank you for the input...I have considered just sticking to flying the Baron...but once or twice a week (as it goes now) just isnt cutting it. If anyone else has suggestions...I am open to them.
11-19-2006 | 03:21 PM
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11-19-2006 | 03:23 PM
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While some are pickly on the total time, those companies seem to be becoming more and more scarce. As always, if you have someone on the inside to "walk in" your resume, or at the very least to write you a letter of rec., your chances of getting the call increase exponentially. Some places that gave me, as well as others, a shot at relatively low time include: Great Lakes, Air Cargo Carriers, and Air Wisconsin. I've also heard of some getting on with low time at TSA. All very different companies, so be sure to research before pulling the trigger. Good luck.
11-19-2006 | 04:36 PM
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Rather than worry about who will pick you up with x total time and y multi engine, pick which companies you're willing to work for, and start sending resumes. The only way to know if you're competitive is to actually send a an application/resume to them. As you build time, be sure to resubmit or update your info with them.
11-19-2006 | 04:54 PM
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Rather than worry about who will pick you up with x total time and y multi engine, pick which companies you're willing to work for, and start sending resumes. The only way to know if you're competitive is to actually send a an application/resume to them. As you build time, be sure to resubmit or update your info with them.
11-19-2006 | 07:12 PM
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there are plenty of companies out there hiring under their listed minimums, however, that doesn't mean a 400 hr pilot will get through. My advise would be to try to get yourself 500 PIC, that way when upgrades come around, you won't have to steal a cessna 150 to get to those ATP minimums.
TSA has hired plenty of low time guys, and a ton and a half of them with much less multi that you have....walked in a resume for a friend of mine when he had 550/50, they told him to get more time, hired him with 600/50, and 500 PIC.
Best of luck .
TSA has hired plenty of low time guys, and a ton and a half of them with much less multi that you have....walked in a resume for a friend of mine when he had 550/50, they told him to get more time, hired him with 600/50, and 500 PIC.
Best of luck .
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