onetogo

Gone for me too.

AtlCSIP

You don't sound rude, just short sighted and possibly ignorant. Last time I checked, the aviation industry wasn't made up entirely of American Eagle pilots, or even just regional airline pilots. My comment said that a PIC type could provide opportunities in the future. These opportunities could be international, Part 91 corporate or private, or Part 135. How many guys do you know who would choose to move out of Part 121 flying to fly a small jet or turbo prop for 50k - 80k a year, be home 90% of the time, and never have to worry about Crew Scheduling calling at 5:00 am? I bet quite a few pilots would be interested, and those opportunities could be possible with enough logged PIC time. Of course you could not say that you were the PIC under Part 121 operations, and I never insinuated that. Open your eyes, man. There is whole big aviation world outside of Regional Part 121, and some people might just go there after Eagle!

As far as what to say in an interview; always tell the truth. That way you don't have to keep track of what you said.

gearcrankr

Please read post 173 written by Flyby1206. Logging PIC when acting as SIC will get you no life after Eagle. Thanks for interview tip-- part of being truthful is what you enter in your logbook.

Flyby1206

I definitely agree there is a lot to aviation outside the 121 world, and outside the USA in general. Considering the most common RJ type ratings (ERJ-145, CRJ), there aren't many jobs in or out of the USA that will hire you with only one of those type ratings and no PIC time in type.

AtlCSIP

While that is true for that particular type, a PIC type rating will open doors for you in private, corporate and Part 135 operations, as well as fractionals, albeit not on the type you are rated for. It makes the insurance companies look favorably upon you from an insurability standpoint, as well as providing some assurance to the owner, chief pilot, etc... looking to hire you that you will successfully complete training. I just spent a couple of hours with the insurance broker for the charter company I have flown for over the past few years who confirmed exactly what I'm saying.

XForces

So wait, you can expect to get called out EVERY day on reserve with a two hours show? Really?

onetogo

ATL, I wasn't saying that the PIC type was a bad idea. I actually like the idea. My comment was more-so in terms of how no regional would actually do that for the FO's. Why? Because like you said, they would get the type and run with it. Thats also the reason why they won't give FO's an ATP with the SIC type. It's essentially the same ride, but they won't give an ATP (maybe a few exceptions, but Eagle won't) and they would never even consider giving a full PIC type.

AtlCSIP

I know they would never do it, but I still think it would be good for the industry as a whole, though.

Blue Skies!

TXav8r13

If you are low on the list than yes. When you get going up the list than you will have some days at home. All depends on weather, weekday vs. weekend, holidays. You could proffer for a trip that starts late if you don't want to get a call at 4:01 am.

onetogo

Cheers to that. Best of luck getting the call and the equipment you desire.