Regionals hiring at 250tt?
01-04-2007 | 04:15 PM
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From: 7ER B...whatever that means.
An ATP gives you a license to give flight instruction by the way.
You must've been one sad student to have taken 250 hours to learn how to start an airplane.
In a dual pilot crew in a well equipped aircraft is probobly one of the best ways to gain experience. You have a captain with a ton of time to help you learn the ropes and guide you through learning. So at 250 time you are experienced enough to train others but not to fly as sic with someone with a lot more experience? That doesn't even make sense.
You must've been one sad student to have taken 250 hours to learn how to start an airplane.
In a dual pilot crew in a well equipped aircraft is probobly one of the best ways to gain experience. You have a captain with a ton of time to help you learn the ropes and guide you through learning. So at 250 time you are experienced enough to train others but not to fly as sic with someone with a lot more experience? That doesn't even make sense.
01-04-2007 | 04:34 PM
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flying a jet doesn't necessarily make you "ready" for the airline transition. The training and the checkride were the hardest of any that i'd done thusfar including my CFI and II, the initial being the most difficult until that time. Last class that came through @ TSA lost 30% , the majority was prior to the simulators (no excuses there) and they aren't hiring people @ 200hrs...I'm not saying a 200hr guy can't make it, just be sure it's what you want, and that you're truely ready...because it won't be a "jet training program" its the real deal. Also, if you don't make it...that 121 failure on your record isn't the best way to start your airline career, espeically when you won't have the time to go anywhere else....i know, big gamble i took, but i did have more than 200 tt.
01-04-2007 | 05:16 PM
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Hey guys, Just want to add mytwo cents here after reading some these posts. Personally congratualtions on mins being lower, however by no means willa 250 hr pilot be ready for the real world in an RJ regardless of training. It takes real time experience of day after day after of flying. Dealing with JFK controllers when they are moody and a gridlock, snowstorms with 30kts winds down to mins, it does take a while for this experience. Have a great attitude, be humble and grateful especially if you get on with 1000ttl or less. Its fun but an eye opener.
Just to clarify, 6500ttl with 4500ttl in the rj...still willing to learn something every day, and yes sometimes, (rarely) it does bite you in the A$$. Experience counts. Congrats on the new Comair New Hires....looking forward to your assistance and need as well.
Just to clarify, 6500ttl with 4500ttl in the rj...still willing to learn something every day, and yes sometimes, (rarely) it does bite you in the A$$. Experience counts. Congrats on the new Comair New Hires....looking forward to your assistance and need as well.
01-04-2007 | 05:30 PM
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01-04-2007 | 05:43 PM
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And if this is the wonder kid's first real job...oh boy...
just my 1 cent.
01-04-2007 | 05:52 PM
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because it beats flight instruction, and as long as you can past the checkride i dont see the big deal in it
i do not advocate pay for ERJ type ratings programs that hire the 250 hour wonder, but theres nothing wrong with it if you can get hired normally and pass all your tests
i do not advocate pay for ERJ type ratings programs that hire the 250 hour wonder, but theres nothing wrong with it if you can get hired normally and pass all your tests
01-04-2007 | 06:09 PM
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So, 250hrs is enough to go fly copilot or wingman in combat, but not in an airliner? And before you say "you're only responsible for yourself or a military crew", remember that the consequences around pulling the trigger can have national/international implications. And yes, I had 313 hrs when I left on my first deployment.
If you're well supervised, and trained to be proficient enough to pass a check ride, you should be good to go. If not, tighten up the check ride standards. Since there's no FAR against having someone with 250tt as an FO.........
Some of you were CFI's for a long time, many folks getting in a 121 seat now won't. Get over it.
If you're well supervised, and trained to be proficient enough to pass a check ride, you should be good to go. If not, tighten up the check ride standards. Since there's no FAR against having someone with 250tt as an FO.........
Some of you were CFI's for a long time, many folks getting in a 121 seat now won't. Get over it.
01-04-2007 | 06:13 PM
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From: 7ER B...whatever that means.
So, 250hrs is enough to go fly copilot or wingman in combat, but not in an airliner? And before you say "you're only responsible for yourself or a military crew", remember that the consequences around pulling the trigger can have national/international implications. And yes, I had 313 hrs when I left on my first deployment.
If you're well supervised, and trained to be proficient enough to pass a check ride, you should be good to go. If not, tighten up the check ride standards. Since there's no FAR against having someone with 250tt as an FO.........
Some of you were CFI's for a long time, many folks getting in a 121 seat now won't. Get over it.
If you're well supervised, and trained to be proficient enough to pass a check ride, you should be good to go. If not, tighten up the check ride standards. Since there's no FAR against having someone with 250tt as an FO.........
Some of you were CFI's for a long time, many folks getting in a 121 seat now won't. Get over it.
01-04-2007 | 06:14 PM
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