Any A&P Pilots out there?

[turbinesurgeon]

I was just wondering if there is anybody on this board that does both pilot and A&P? I was offered a job that involves flying a Lear and maintaing it. Does anybody make good money doing both? I was offered between 50K and 60K to start. I do not have any types. Seemed kinda low.

 

[wooferdog]

In A&P school now. I will be looking for specialized gig like you were offered. Pass on $50K to $60K; way too low.

I'm considering B-747 Flight Engineer school after A&P Cert.

-w

 

[CrimsonEclipse]

I can fly'em and fix'em. If the 60k jumps considerably after the first
year, then take it.

CE

 

[turbinesurgeon]

I can fly'em and fix'em. If the 60k jumps considerably after the first
year, then take it.

CE

It doesn't jump much at all, it tops out about 80k

 

[XR1]

I used to do the copilot/mechanic thing....created some opportunities that otherwise wouldn't have been available had I not been an A&P. I found that I could be a pretty decent pilot or mechanic, but not both at the same time. I was never home (either on the road or turning wrenches) and was putting in way too many hours for the pay I was seeing. If it'll get you in the right seat and that's what you need, then I'd take a pretty hard look at it. You can always move on.

 

[CrimsonEclipse]

It doesn't jump much at all, it tops out about 80k

Hmmm.... Your current position is bankrupt, if so, then take it. You can
always change jobs or directions in the future. It would also be an
interesting learning experience and you will likely work hard.

How will the QOL (quality of life) be?

CE

 

[turbinesurgeon]

Hmmm.... Your current position is bankrupt, if so, then take it. You can
always change jobs or directions in the future. It would also be an
interesting learning experience and you will likely work hard.

How will the QOL (quality of life) be?

CE

No, I am not bankrupt just a regional F.O. It will be hard to tell if the QOL would be better than what I am doing now. I wouldn't have to commute.

 

[CUBMAN]

Pilot/A&P

Is this job in Scottsdale, AZ by any chance?

Cub

 

[avbug]

That's not an unusual rate at all. Considering your're not typed, you're starting as a new F/O in the aircraft, and typically for a 20 series or 25 lear f/o you're looking at the thirty five thousand range. Bumping up to fifty to sixty isn't bad for a new F/O. On that type of equipment, you probably won't be doing a lot anyway with respect to maintenance.

I know a lot of Lear captains in older equipment that are making the sum you cited, and a lot of lear f/o's who are making considerably less.

I've turned wrenches and flown for much of my career...most always at the same time. Sometimes literally.

 

[turbinesurgeon]

That's not an unusual rate at all. Considering your're not typed, you're starting as a new F/O in the aircraft, and typically for a 20 series or 25 lear f/o you're looking at the thirty five thousand range. Bumping up to fifty to sixty isn't bad for a new F/O. On that type of equipment, you probably won't be doing a lot anyway with respect to maintenance.

I know a lot of Lear captains in older equipment that are making the sum you cited, and a lot of lear f/o's who are making considerably less.

I've turned wrenches and flown for much of my career...most always at the same time. Sometimes literally.

Thanks for the info, its hard to get a perspective on the going rate for corporate salaries.

 

[turbinesurgeon]

Is this job in Scottsdale, AZ by any chance?

Cub

No, KSTL