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11-17-2006, 07:47 AM
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I know a few people at Great Lakes, one of them only had 20 some hours multi time when he got hired. Upgrade is fast, about a year, pay really sucks and no CASS, scheduling isn't very good, but they do some good flying. They say that they are the best pilots of their lives. They expect to have enough turbine PIC in 2.5 - 3 years to apply at Alaska, FedEx, or what ever place they want to go. That isn't bad, but $15 an hour is bad.
I am going to look elsewhere first, but I am not going to rule it out. I could always move to somewhere better after a while, like SkyWest.
I am going to look elsewhere first, but I am not going to rule it out. I could always move to somewhere better after a while, like SkyWest.
11-17-2006, 08:22 AM
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american eagle is typically pretty firm on 500/100, we had a bridge w/ them for guarenteed interviews, buddy wasn't given one at 98 hrs of twin time...at 101 however, was hired.
I'd also try transstates, recently they've been getting guys with quality flight time (the thousand hour range, hundred + multi) but my class which was in sept. had plenty (majority) of guys under 100 hrs of twin, some waaaaaaay under. was a class of 40 with a 15% drop/washout rate.
I'd also try transstates, recently they've been getting guys with quality flight time (the thousand hour range, hundred + multi) but my class which was in sept. had plenty (majority) of guys under 100 hrs of twin, some waaaaaaay under. was a class of 40 with a 15% drop/washout rate.
11-17-2006, 08:43 AM
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Shaun,
Rather than sit here and ask who's gonna hire a low time pilot, spend the time and money to put together resumes for every company you're willing to work for and SEND THEM. The only way to actually know if you have the qualifications that a company wants is to send them a resume or application.
The more you send out, the better your chances of getting a call from at least one company.
Rather than sit here and ask who's gonna hire a low time pilot, spend the time and money to put together resumes for every company you're willing to work for and SEND THEM. The only way to actually know if you have the qualifications that a company wants is to send them a resume or application.
The more you send out, the better your chances of getting a call from at least one company.
11-17-2006, 09:37 AM
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I am doing both. I am doing a mass resume mailing. Even though I know that places like ExpressJet aren't hiring people with less than 100 multi, they are getting one anyways. Perhaps I will be applying for them in a few years, so at least I can get into their system. I don't know if it will help or not, but I am sending one out to any airline that looks like an okay place to work.
11-17-2006, 09:39 AM
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That's the best idea. As you build more time perhaps in 100 hr TT blocks or 25 hr ME blocks, send updates.
More importantly, if you know folks at any of the airlines, see if they are willing to provide an internal recommendation or walk your resume in.
More importantly, if you know folks at any of the airlines, see if they are willing to provide an internal recommendation or walk your resume in.
11-17-2006, 10:35 AM
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By AirWillie - "You've got to be joking me, scary that there are people just like you that actually get hired and are flying right now, the difference is they bought the job. What gives you the right to "build" time with 40 hours multi engine? You have to change your attitude and get some experience before you think hauling 50 poor folks at a regional is building time"
I don't want to change the point of this thread, but since its already started in that direction... Why are you singling this guy out for wanting to do something different? Does getting 60 more hours of time (that may happen to be multi) make him qualified? What would "give him the right" would be an air carrier hiring him. Relax on him and every other low time guy.
I don't want to change the point of this thread, but since its already started in that direction... Why are you singling this guy out for wanting to do something different? Does getting 60 more hours of time (that may happen to be multi) make him qualified? What would "give him the right" would be an air carrier hiring him. Relax on him and every other low time guy.
11-17-2006, 11:23 AM
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I would have to agree.
I am sure someone will say I have no basis to agree on.
But after x number of hours, who is the say you cannot be trained to fly a jet. It really is the airlines problem to figure that out, not us.
They give you a check ride at the end, you pass you work, if you dont then you go home.
Just through my expreince, I have been able to transsition from piper, king air, and cessna twins with little problem.
I think if someone put me or shuan in a sim, we would both do just fine.
I am sure someone will say I have no basis to agree on.
But after x number of hours, who is the say you cannot be trained to fly a jet. It really is the airlines problem to figure that out, not us.
They give you a check ride at the end, you pass you work, if you dont then you go home.
Just through my expreince, I have been able to transsition from piper, king air, and cessna twins with little problem.
I think if someone put me or shuan in a sim, we would both do just fine.
11-17-2006, 01:29 PM
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Jeez whatever happened to 1200/200? I thought that was a good number as I feel you don't really know anything (judgment) until about the 1000 hr mark.
Next thing there won't be any requirements except a pulse and passing an aptitude test.
Besides, It really doesn't take that long to come up with 1200 its the 200 ME thats the problem. maybe I can see the ME sliding a little...
Next thing there won't be any requirements except a pulse and passing an aptitude test.
Besides, It really doesn't take that long to come up with 1200 its the 200 ME thats the problem. maybe I can see the ME sliding a little...
11-17-2006, 02:06 PM
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I'd guess its all based on how badly they need pilots. The more demand the lower those requirements get. In other countries all it takes is a commercail + multi to get hired as an FO on an airliner. I read a paper on India recently, apparently they are very desperate for pilots and have a real shortage. New FO's get hired around 250 hours total time and get paid better then most major airline FO's here in America.
11-17-2006, 02:33 PM
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Just get your MEI and find a job just like any other person that has been there before you. Not only will you have better options as far as airlines but you will also have better pay. Skywest needs atleast 1500 hours and plenty of multi. But if you make it, there's a short upgrade waiting for you and plenty of jet opportunity. Aim high.
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