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Originally Posted by mtsu_av8er  Welcome to JC, David.
before I jumpe down your throat, I want to make sure I got this right.
You're discouraged because you got turned down by an airline with 340 hours in airplanes?
Let's think about this:
You're not even qualified yet to fly as the Second in Command at a Part 135 company.
With regard to general aviation, you're probably not insurable in most high performance aircraft, cabin-class twins, or anything turbine.
You've probably never even seen the nasty side of a thunderstorm.
You probably have no idea what severe ice looks like from inside the airplane.
You've probably never shot an instrument approach NORDO, in IMC.
Now, come on - do you really think you should be discouraged because you got turned down? Even if there is a pilot shortage, should airlines lower the standards that much? Honestly, how much could you really offer the skipper when the crap gets nasty? |
Thanks for the welcome, now on to the bitch session because apparently that is what this is now.
I know I have more to learn. I also know that I have more to offer than a brand new from scratch pilot straight out of ATP that just got his certificates within the last 90 days to include Private.
I am 36 years old. I am not an 18 year old kid that doesn't have a clue what responsibility is.
I have been a pilot since 1998.
I know that there are several regional airlines that ARE specifying minimums under 400 hours.
I know that the only thing I meant that is discouraging is that at least one airline I got turned down by says its minimums are one thing and then tells me something different via email. I didn't even get a chance.
I know that some of these airlines aren't telling applicants that they want transition/bridge training. If you can afford such training, it may only be good for one airline only and you may still not get hired.
I know that I spent a lot of money getting my instrument rating, and both commercial certificates over the last 4 months. I know I worked hard to get these certificates and all I want is a chance to learn and to prove myself. Apparently by your statements, I wasted my time.
I know I don't really want to work for the airlines and I would prefer something else. There is a really nice sounding pipeline patrol job available that pays good and would be good for time building. Haven't heard a peep. I would actually prefer to be a professional CFI as I have had the opportunity to teach in the past and enjoy it. But, I can't afford to get my CFI right now.
I know that a stupid bridge program costs upwards of $10000 more that I don't have to spend.
I know I am unemployed and need a job.
I know that even during the interview process that a perspective employer may not think I am good enough.
As for your part 135 SIC statement, there is at least one company I know of willing to hire low-time pilots, part 135 SIC allowing for time-building and will transition that person to left seat once the 135 minimums are met.
So let me see if I understand what you are saying. Apparently there is no way I can get any type of pilot job at my experience level. Apparently, I should give up and let everyone else applying get ahead of me. Apparently, I should just keep flying 172's until I get around 2000 hours or so like I would get the types of real world experience you are quoting.
My biggest point here is that we all have to start somewhere. Apparently you are a high-time, macho know it all pilot.
I will not give up! I am done defending myself here.
David