March to 1500, keep your head up!
01-29-2018, 03:46 AM
#21
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Mar 2008
Position: Ca. CRJ 200
Posts: 348
Civil air patrol. I flew with them for seven years and got a few hundred hours. Only had to pay for 4 hours to get my checkout. Theres alo of other requirements involved but its another avenue to gain time affordably
01-30-2018, 04:24 PM
#23
Line Holder
Joined APC: Dec 2017
Posts: 49
I'd check out Eagle Sky Patrol, Barr, KGSI, American Patrols, Guardian, Hawkeye Helicopters ( They have fixed wing )
got my hours in under 6mo.
Keep rippin along you'll be done before you know it! Enjoy the time, there are still aspects I miss. Mostly flying 200' and buzzing the occasional farmer.
01-31-2018, 12:07 PM
#24
New Hire
Joined APC: Jul 2017
Posts: 4
They may post that but insurance & ratty pipeline 172s dont go hand in hand. Got hired on with 320TT.
I'd check out Eagle Sky Patrol, Barr, KGSI, American Patrols, Guardian, Hawkeye Helicopters ( They have fixed wing )
got my hours in under 6mo.
Keep rippin along you'll be done before you know it! Enjoy the time, there are still aspects I miss. Mostly flying 200' and buzzing the occasional farmer.
I'd check out Eagle Sky Patrol, Barr, KGSI, American Patrols, Guardian, Hawkeye Helicopters ( They have fixed wing )
got my hours in under 6mo.
Keep rippin along you'll be done before you know it! Enjoy the time, there are still aspects I miss. Mostly flying 200' and buzzing the occasional farmer.
01-31-2018, 03:09 PM
#25
Line Holder
Joined APC: Dec 2017
Posts: 49
Either way why be an observer when you can go on your own solo adventure with any of the aforementioned companies. I was with ESP.
02-10-2018, 11:35 AM
#28
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Jun 2009
Position: Full Nelson
Posts: 369
You guys all have the right attitude. Keep going, the hours will keep adding up. When I was low time it could get pretty discouraging feeling like I would never get to my goal. Just remember, aviation is a marathon not a drag race. For those of you who are flexible in where you move for a job, you might try looking at some 135 VFR operators up in Alaska. It was one of the best experiences of my career, and I would recommend it to anyone who's able to go. Just some food for thought. Keep it up guys!
02-13-2018, 05:48 AM
#30
Line Holder
Joined APC: Aug 2016
Posts: 34
I'm committed to a skydiving operation until October of this year,
but after that Alaska is definitely on my list of places to look for work! I took a summer and drove to Alaska a few years ago and just bummed around, fell in love with the place and can't wait to get back!
I'm currently at just under a thousand hours, should have close to 1500 by fall, and have my AP/IA with 25 years of experience in the industry. Any recommendations on places to apply to? Or areas to live? I'm currently thinking the South East or Anchorage, but I'm trying to get as much information as possible.
Thanks in advance for any advice.
but after that Alaska is definitely on my list of places to look for work! I took a summer and drove to Alaska a few years ago and just bummed around, fell in love with the place and can't wait to get back!
I'm currently at just under a thousand hours, should have close to 1500 by fall, and have my AP/IA with 25 years of experience in the industry. Any recommendations on places to apply to? Or areas to live? I'm currently thinking the South East or Anchorage, but I'm trying to get as much information as possible.
Thanks in advance for any advice.
You guys all have the right attitude. Keep going, the hours will keep adding up. When I was low time it could get pretty discouraging feeling like I would never get to my goal. Just remember, aviation is a marathon not a drag race. For those of you who are flexible in where you move for a job, you might try looking at some 135 VFR operators up in Alaska. It was one of the best experiences of my career, and I would recommend it to anyone who's able to go. Just some food for thought. Keep it up guys!
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
