Need some of the pros advice
05-11-2006, 04:31 PM
#14
New boss = Old boss
Joined APC: Mar 2005
Position: Ca B737
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Your plan is fine for now. The twatter will work for a time builder unless you are not getting 100 hours or so per month. You should fly your a$$ off until you get the 1000 PIC then look for a small carrier with bigger/faster equipment. (Keep applying to the majors however, you never know)
Keep in mind that todays plan will probably not resemble your path when you look back on your career. Remain flexible and keep plugging away.
Keep in mind that todays plan will probably not resemble your path when you look back on your career. Remain flexible and keep plugging away.
05-11-2006, 05:16 PM
#15
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Originally Posted by mike734
Your plan is fine for now. The twatter will work for a time builder unless you are not getting 100 hours or so per month. You should fly your a$$ off until you get the 1000 PIC then look for a small carrier with bigger/faster equipment. (Keep applying to the majors however, you never know)
Keep in mind that todays plan will probably not resemble your path when you look back on your career. Remain flexible and keep plugging away.
Keep in mind that todays plan will probably not resemble your path when you look back on your career. Remain flexible and keep plugging away.
I am just testing the waters with you guys/gals to see what you thought because you have been there before and just seeing if what I plan on doing is justifiable from your past experience. I know I have a long road ahead and my plans will undeniably change as I get closer (that's what makes it interesting!), but I just want to make sure I'm on track for the time being. Thanks for everyone for all of your help.
05-12-2006, 08:50 AM
#16
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Joined APC: Mar 2006
Position: 737 fo
Posts: 908
Originally Posted by ksna
Hello everyone,
I am new to this site and have heard some great stuff about it. I need some advice on how I am setting up my future. I just recently got a job flying a DHC-6 twin otter. I plan to work here for a few years and stay long enough to obtain enough twin turbine PIC time(1,000+ hours). After that I am thinking about getting some glass/FMS time in either the CRJ or ERJ for a year or two and then move on to a major like Alaska or Continental.
Could you guys/gals please give me your honest opinion on how well of a plan this sounds like and please don't make this a negative debate. I just need your professional advice on what the best route is to get to a major. Thanks for all your help!
I am new to this site and have heard some great stuff about it. I need some advice on how I am setting up my future. I just recently got a job flying a DHC-6 twin otter. I plan to work here for a few years and stay long enough to obtain enough twin turbine PIC time(1,000+ hours). After that I am thinking about getting some glass/FMS time in either the CRJ or ERJ for a year or two and then move on to a major like Alaska or Continental.
Could you guys/gals please give me your honest opinion on how well of a plan this sounds like and please don't make this a negative debate. I just need your professional advice on what the best route is to get to a major. Thanks for all your help!
05-13-2006, 01:37 PM
#17
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Joined APC: Apr 2006
Position: FO dhc-6
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does a major really consider otter PIC time as something valuable when theres people with CRJ PIC? Its not hard flying, they only go 160, dont even have retractable gear and mostly vfr, whereas the 1900 is harder flying.
im in the same boat, sure id like to take the quick upgrade and start getting turbine PIC but it just doesnt seem like majors value this time?
im in the same boat, sure id like to take the quick upgrade and start getting turbine PIC but it just doesnt seem like majors value this time?
05-13-2006, 03:28 PM
#18
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Originally Posted by hatetobreakit2u
does a major really consider otter PIC time as something valuable when theres people with CRJ PIC? Its not hard flying, they only go 160, dont even have retractable gear and mostly vfr, whereas the 1900 is harder flying.
im in the same boat, sure id like to take the quick upgrade and start getting turbine PIC but it just doesnt seem like majors value this time?
im in the same boat, sure id like to take the quick upgrade and start getting turbine PIC but it just doesnt seem like majors value this time?
Oh, and it's 1300 PIC for SWA now.
05-13-2006, 03:32 PM
#19
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Joined APC: May 2005
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Originally Posted by hatetobreakit2u
does a major really consider otter PIC time as something valuable when theres people with CRJ PIC? ............
im in the same boat, sure id like to take the quick upgrade and start getting turbine PIC but it just doesnt seem like majors value this time?
im in the same boat, sure id like to take the quick upgrade and start getting turbine PIC but it just doesnt seem like majors value this time?
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