citabriapilot
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Anyone out there who has recent experience at these two bases, I'd appreciate some insight.
At my base, the most senior PA31 pilot had nearly 1.5 years in before going to 99 school. And even then I doubt this pilot can hold a line and will be used only as a fill in. To top it off, even after getting a 99 here, there aren't really any Metro's or 1900's to upgrade into and the 99 runs are fairly low time, so building the turbine time would be slow as well. One of our 99 outstations that seems to open up quite often is about 1.8 block. If the company is REALLY sticking to 750 hours of turbine for a Metro, then 1.8 block a day will mean well over a year in the 99.
So...I'm considering putting in a bid for SLC or BIL in the next few months and want some feedback as to the pros and cons of these two bases.
Thanks
At my base, the most senior PA31 pilot had nearly 1.5 years in before going to 99 school. And even then I doubt this pilot can hold a line and will be used only as a fill in. To top it off, even after getting a 99 here, there aren't really any Metro's or 1900's to upgrade into and the 99 runs are fairly low time, so building the turbine time would be slow as well. One of our 99 outstations that seems to open up quite often is about 1.8 block. If the company is REALLY sticking to 750 hours of turbine for a Metro, then 1.8 block a day will mean well over a year in the 99.
So...I'm considering putting in a bid for SLC or BIL in the next few months and want some feedback as to the pros and cons of these two bases.
- What are the typical daily block times?
- Management personality/attitude?
- Upgrade potential to bigger stuff? (I had heard stuff about not being able to leave BIL once you get there, why is that? I'd like to get enough 99 time and then bid out to Dallas for a Metro eventually)
- Cost of living?
Thanks