nick@FL350

I was wondering which companies have the lowest total time minimums to get an interview? I currently have been lucky enough to have access to a lot of multi engne experience, but I have low total time: 317 TT and 115 ME. Any ideas or suggestions? I really don't mind the pay, just a place at building some time. Thanks,

-Nick

loudgarrettdriver

Nick,

Please remember you have lass then 400 hrs. please get your CFI and teach for about 1000 hrs. Then you can say you've been there and done that.
Trust me- 1000 hour dual given is priceless. You'll know what I mean when you give it. I'm not trying to be a jerk but give you the truth. Lay back and tech for a while and you will be the better for it. PM me for details.

HSLD

Couldn't agree more! But to answer the question, pilot hiring is supply and demand. You job is having something to bring to the table when the doors open. At 400 hrs, you're off to a great start, but not there yet. Working as a CFI is great experience.

Good Luck

iflyjets4food

I believe flight instruction is your best bet, at least for awhile, but to answer your question, Great Lakes and Air Cargo Carriers are two places that I have heard of people getting called with obscenely low time. Congrats on getting the multi time so quickly and early in your career. It will help you lots as long as you keep it current.

LAfrequentflyer

Nick...listen to the more experienced here on the board...CFI - you'll learn more about flying by teaching it to someone else...

-LA

CitationJason

Nick:

These guys are right. I didn't quite CFI for 1000 hrs, but I did it for about 10 months or so, and it at least got my time to a more marketable point, but the biggest advantage is what you'll gain by teaching. I am ten times the pilot now that I was this day a year ago, simply from having instructed, regardless of the fact that I only did about 400+ hrs of it. It will happen quicker than you think.

CJ

Laxrox43

Hey Nick,

These guys are right. A job as a CFI is not only rewarding, but it will teach you life long lessons. So what if you don't instruct until you get over the 1000 hour mark. Regionals, and certainly Commuters, are looking at lower time guys/gals these days. The key to getting hired with lower times is standing out from the stack of 100 resumes on HR's desk. If Joe Shmoe goes in for his interview with a ME/Comm/Instrument certificate, and you go in there with all that plus your CFI, II, and even your MEI, that will set you apart from him (and everyone else). They will think "wow, this kid went the extra mile..." type deal. And if you can fit it in, even think about getting your tale wheel endorcement, I have a bud that is interning at ExpressJet and he said that they like seeing peoples resumes with "not-so-common" ratings/endorcements...that sorta stuff. As for me, I am going to get my High Altitude sign off (Physiology Card) at a military base with my Alpha Eta Rho chapter here back home. Anyways, I am rambling...Hope this helps!

D

KiloAlpha

Not to be a jerk, but I really do not want someone will only 300 hours piloting a plane that I am traveling on .

saab340driver

Get your cfi...after you do you'll be glad you did.

4everFO

Then don't ever get on a narrow body a/c in Europe or Asia.

I say apply to all of the regional airlines that are hiring...who nows you may get a call. And if you do, good for you!! Just work your butt off in training, and don't fall behind.

While 300 hours is low, like I have said in the past hours don't mean anything...every pilot is an individual. I just flew a 4 day trip with a Captain
(2000+ hours in the CRJ) that could not make a decision to save his life. I am thankful that nothing catastrophic happenned on our trip.

FO