Originally Posted by jsfBoat

I agree with you guys. I busted my rear flight instructing and whatever other flying I could get to get the 950 I had when I was hired, not to mention all the others who have done so as well. I really resent these guys that got hired on with the ink barely dry on their CPL license, now with the ATP deadline fast approaching, they're complaining to management that they should be given preference to fly so they will NOT have to get fired if unable to meet the ATP mins. Meanwhile, people who have the time to upgrade are being bypassed and people like me who aren't in a bad position aren't flying because some people don't want to get fired and will then have to "lower" themselves by doing some non 121 flying job, like listening to a bunch of girls complaining about dirt under their finger nails. My dad and grand dad told me that this industry is all about paying dues ("just suck it up and deal with it"), and when I don't see pilots paying their price to get into this, it makes me a little red. No one has business being hired with less than 900TT and 50 multi at a 121 or 135 job. One gal in my initial had 11 hours of Multi (230TT), she was the first to be washed out, mostly because she had a bad attitude, but also there was no place for a pilot like her with her lack of experience. The instructor was discussing derived alternate minimums, this gal didn't know that an ILS was just a localizer approach with vertical guidance. Took 20 minutes out of discussing what needed to be presented, should've had that part down prior to coming to training.

All I hear is "Thank god I got this job, otherwise I'd have to be flight instructing." There's no sympathy from my end to their plight. God forbid you have to go instruct, tow banners, fly jumpers or do aerial mapping instead of jumping into a shinny regional jet or an oily turboprop with only 250. Roll up your sleeves, get your hands dirty and pay your dues.

If you want to time build, I know a guy that has a C-172 and a Duchess. He's looking for people that want to pay the gas, $25/hr for the 172 in Daytona Beach. Can't beat that.

Originally Posted by AcesHigh

I know enough about the history of Aviation to know what Ace stood for. But this is exactly what the problem is. People are so quick to judge, but slow to ask. I cannot tell you how many times I've heard "Oh Ace? That's a good aviation name". Until I actually tell them my reasoning THEN they understand.

I'm not looking for a fight, but if the comment I made about my "hip" name wasn't made in the first place, there would of been no need to explain myself in such detail. I'm fully aware I am in an aviation forum.But to hold my expectations for my "hip" name until I make it in aviation. So what exactly is HE implying then? That I must think I am the "Maverick" of aviators? God forbid my name was Jesus, on a bible forum, "Don't be telling people to call you Jesus, until you start walking on water" I was taken back by the remark. Being that I've been pretty humble throughout my budding aviation career that I even fly. I'm no better than the next man that may walk beside me on the street. I will speak my mind though when I see fit. All of that is water under the bridge. Back to the topic.


I do agree there is a ton of reasons why somebody SHOULD instruct, yes you gain valuable experience. Yes, it can be hard to go anywhere in the world of aviation without good networking. Thankfully, I have been networking and have a good amount of people that have helped me to be where I am today. I didn't just simply go for the ride and expect free handouts, I did my part too. I've worked hard, studied hard, and used the resources that has been given to me for my benifit. I'm not saying that your implying that, but I'm just making it clear, I have put in my share of work as well towards where I am right now.