A new flavor of PFJ?

last thought..

There are more ways than one to an airline job. I think the general idea portrayed on this website is you MUST

1. Get your ratings (CMEL - CFIIME).
2. Instruct, instruct, instruct.
3. Apply, apply, apply.

I think there is more than one way to achieve the ultimate goal of an airline job that is still challenging and effective. Its as if you dont go the through the steps I listed above - you suck! I think that there are MANY extraordinary pilots who dont follow this route. The type programs seem like one of them.

Merit - don't forget Lloyd's "Beat Feet to The Right Seat" program!!!

I might have to go ferry an Aztec from Little Rock in a week or so - For $1200, you can ride along, talk to ATC, fly, and watch for traffic!!

ok. ok. what is "trolling" and "rolling"? Its as though there is only one right door around here.

You should post this "job opening" on climbto350 or similar job site, but prominently state that the "pilot" is required to pay $1200 for a "training fee" for this flight. You can seal the deal by saying "this is a great opportunity for a low Multi time pilot to get some real world experience and log some quality time for cheaper that it costs to rent a 172!"

Then post the replied, without names. It'd be hilarious!! Call it an "indsutry study" or something

~wheelsup

Trolling is intentionally getting the "community" feathers in a ruffle by posting things that you know will drive people nuts and increase their blood pressure. It's the same as antagonizing kids in school just to get a reaction.

Thanks for the explanation. No, I am not "trolling" at all. I am trying to get a grasp of what is generally acceptable and what isnt. I am reasonably new to the aviation thing. I would hate to be one of those "dumb pilots" that PFT/PJFs out of not knowing what is kosher in the aviation world.

I guess the type programs are PFJ.

There's a little voice inside everybody called the "conscience" that tells you if something is right or wrong. Use it, it won't steer you in the wrong direction !

~wheelsup

Edit: I clicked the link to just see what was there . It's good stuff - take a gander merit.

This is a much more important question and requires an immediate answer

See, you are the man!! All this talk about a flight school - I'll sub-contract as the "Airline Pilot Advanced Right-Seat Hiring" program!! This is obviously where the money is!!

SWEET!!!!! It's just been submitted!!

Looks like I'll be making rent this month after all . . . :rawk:

I'll do it for $100/customer.


Seriously, look at that avatar. If it doesn't scream street cred, nothing will.

Come on, Chris - look at our business model and tell me if you think we need anybody on our payroll!!! I'll just let somebody fly with me once or twice and that should be payment enough!!!

See, but here's the thing. I make brands explode. And "fast feet to the right seat" or whatever it's called can be one of those brands, if you pay me $100 per customer.

Example: Fubu was nothing until I started hawking it. Neither was Avirex. Or perhaps you might've heard of Nike "Air Force Ones"... Some of the most popular apparel of its time, all thanks to me. Notice in my avatar how I am wearing a sports jersey? I started that trend too.

"I think that there are MANY extraordinary pilots who dont follow this route"

There may be but I'd bet the number that do it the traditional way is exponentally larger. But hey, go to RAA and let us know how it works out.

You talk about seniority numbers in your last year? That only works if you stay with the same airline from 600 total to retirement. What are the odds of that? When you leave your first job for your second job, you start over.

There are too many variables over the course of a career to give the "get on quick for the seniority" agrument to hold water.