Anybody get October Class calls at Lakes?

[crashpad]

You are correct Propjockey. The quality of life will definitely be better at any place else other than Lakes. Blackpilot is also correct. To the folks in HR, all the SIC time in the world won't mean squat.
I never worked at Lakes, but know full well how the whips are cracked across the pilots backs. Even so, my goal would be the experience that would take me to the next level as quick as possible.
And don't lose sight of the fact that no matter how good you think the quality of life is at a feeder, the QOL at the next level will seem like early retirement.

 

[Damich]

BlackPilot628, are you for real or is this some kind of joke?

 

[BlackPilot628]

Damich.

I'm telling the honest truth. Do you think I would sit on a prop job making $19.00 bucks an hour for fun? Hell no! (and Yes I know the Chief Pilots)
Although I enjoy the company that I currently work for and the flying is great "ole" stick time; (No Autopilot here) If I knew that Airtran, Southwest, or any other major airlines that may hire in the future didn't care about the PIC time, I would have taken the first jet job that came to me. But I know that where I am now is a better opportunity for me to get my time and move on. If I were flying a CRJ or ERJ, you and I both know that upgrade would be anywhere from 3 to 6 years. Where I am now, I'm looking at having my 1000/hrs PIC (121 time) in 3 years. I mean, don't get me wrong; flying a RJ would be sweet and the money would obviously be better. But I'm looking at the big picture. I may have to pack my soups and tuna kits now and for the next few years, but it will all pay off a lot quicker if I just stay put.
That's just my opinion.

 

[RSRVWINDSURFR]

Black Pilot,


What's that noise? Oh, I think it's your phone ringing. Maybe it's the Delta CP calling to offer you a job!!!!

 

[Tooslow]

I heard USAir and United will be hiring soon, better apply......

 

[mightybeechdrvr]

I took the other route. Felt time on the 1900 would give me a great background in hand-flying & make me sharper with the scan. Spent three years going from FO to Captain to Line Check Airman. Three years!......now I have a class date with Southwest 1'st quarter in 2005. Keep your eye on the ball......get yourself qualified.......move on! RJ wages & lifestyle sometimes regrettably make folks just comfortable enough to forget why we are doing this to begin with.......to MOVE ON! Good luck guys!

 

[propjockey]

Not all of us have the $6 - 7000 to plunk down on a type rating (or the willingness to do so). Also, I started at Lakes with such low time that it will take me another couple more years before I'd even BEGIN to be competitive in the total time department anyway.

 

[N8Dogg]

I guess there is more than one way to skin a cat. Good luck to all.