Route to regionals without CFI'ing.

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01-18-2007 | 09:08 AM

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Network! I got on flying a 55 Baron at 250TT....its all about who you know.

Yeah, you might be able to find some wealthy dude with his own airplane who needs a supervisory pilot for insurance purposes. I had a buddy who did this. You just need to be careful abouy who logs what.

01-18-2007 | 09:13 AM

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I'll repeat, i am short on cash to put it mildly. I can barely scrape through the CFI - initial. So i can't spend money on training. Ill try and see if i can get a G/A job. I guess ill put up a poster down at the local FBO about flying in the right seat just to get the multi hours i need.

01-18-2007 | 09:17 AM

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Banner tow... tail-wheel endorsement is cheap. OR traffic watch, and pipeline. Just to name a few.

I agree with whats been said above, CFI alone can get you hired.. There is plenty of mom & pop shop FBOs who don't mind hiring a fresh cfi ... IF you have the right attitude. Some mom & pop shops also have connections with a guy that might have that baron or seneca.

Best of luck.

01-18-2007 | 09:18 AM

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Be careful doing that, you need to review the rules regarding "holding out" as a commercial pilot. These are somewhat vague and often subject to interpretation so I would ask the local FSDO, since they are the ones who will violate you for doing this.

01-18-2007 | 09:22 AM

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I think i will be ok as long as im not renting plane FOR somebody...

01-18-2007 | 09:23 AM

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Another route that will make you look like Jesus himself on a resume is to talk to AngelFlight and see if any of their pilots would like to have a CFI ride along with them to make them feel better. It's charity, and therefore much easier to get around some of those pesky regulations that keep getting in the way. You don't get paid, but you get flight time.

01-18-2007 | 09:23 AM

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Hi! this is my first post here so i apologize if im in the wrong spot.

Im looking for suggestions to other routes than the CFI way. Im currently working on my initial CFI but it looks like i wont have enough money to complete the MEI and CFII. I have been told that i need the last two to get hired by anybody as an instructor. So here is my question; Are there other jobs available to a fresh 300h pilot?

Thank you

I can tell you that the MEI is not necessary as long as you get the required multi. When I apply to the regionals, I won't have anymore than a CFI and a CFII. I was fortunate to start working for my FBO doing line so when the time came for the CFI I was instantly offered the job. We also do 135 charters so my multi is coming from that. I realize that most won't always get these kinds of opportunities but I would go ahead and get the CFI and see whats out there for 135 charter companies to get the multi. The CFI is a great way to get the required total time.

01-18-2007 | 09:39 AM

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Try getting into aircraft sales. The money can be good, you will meet lots of people and depending on how busy the place is, you will probably do a fair amount of flying. Had a buddy that flew all kinds of airplanes, twins and singles, doing delivery and warranty ferry flights.