135 piston cargo alumni

[Rip Vanwinkle]

What's everyone doing after their first exciting job hauling checks around thunderstorms? Where do you look when you've got 2500TT, 500 multi, and 2000 night?

 

[T-Storm Chaser]

Now i'm at Air Whiskey. Sittin right seat goofing off and trying not to get caught. You will miss the "Dawg" days. You don't realize it now, but it might be the most fun flying job you ever had. The airlines are boring as ********************. I had about the same amount of time when i left the freight company i was with. The jet is alright, but you are just monitoring the computer. Best you can hope for is a cool crew and a god overnight. That is the only thing that keeps me here. I was at a good freight company though.

 

[yzf6]

i'm at about the same times, ready to move on. got an interview at a regional this week, but that's about it so far.

 

[CaravanMan]

PIC in a C-90 doing EMS work. Lots of fun, but sometimes I do miss the freight days.

 

[Whistlin' Dan]

What's everyone doing after their first exciting job hauling checks around thunderstorms?

I don't know, but while you're looking for it, take lots of pictures of the equipment you're currently flying, the people you work with, and the places you go. They'll give you something to look at 30 years from now, when you're reminiscing about "The good old days..."

 

[RoundMotor]

You wanna trade?

 

[StarHustler]

Im also a proud grad of the piston check club. For me, I used the little time I was at the FBO's to network with corporate pilots. Once I got a similar amount of time as you do now, I was able to secure a corporate job that I really enjoy. I guess it really depends on which route you are most interested in, airlines or Corp. For me this route worked out best. Good luck!

 

[Trogdor]

I went to the regionals and am now a 1900 CA. I miss flying freight in the ol Baron every day. Flying the Mighty Beech is fun, but nothing beats single pilot approach to mins in a Baron with alcohol deice all over the windshield. I'll never forget the sound of those IO520's lumping along at idle.

 

[AirMugsy]

Flying a Caravan (with people in it) around Seattle. Sometimes I miss 135 cargo, and doing it made me a better pilot. I kinda miss engine failures and planes 15 years older than me.... maybe

 

[paulsalem]

I'll never forget the sound of those IO520's lumping along at idle.

Not a freight dog but:

Yes that is a lovely sound. Someone needs to make a cell phone ringer of it.