Big Decision, Need Opinions

[Timebuilder]

First, find out what those company pilots say.

Is there anyone there, even ONE pilot who was promoted to FO from the line job? Is he now a captain? Talk to THAT individual, and get his take on this. Did it happen on the time schedule the company had given him? Are they acquiring more jets? What about the parent company? Strong and growing, or pummelled by the economy and cutting back? These are important questions. If they are making claims to you that have come true before, it may be worth your while to work on the ATP written and get to know those aircraft. Know the systems cold. Know the speeds, fuel flows and weights. Be able to do the weight and balance. Don't make a secret of your knowlege. Ask the captains to test you with a question now and then.

Now, if this is all hogwash, go take the FE job. Get the ATP.

Hope this helps.

 

[210FR8DOG]

AA717- that avatar..........uuuuuhhhhhh............well...........nice!!

from a Flight Express guy- keep in mind that the upgrade here is ridiculous slow right now, over a year and a half to the Baron. I FINALLY got a few interviews coming up and the reason we have an opening or two is a couple guys are FINALLY going to the regionals. If this trend continues, this could be an OK place to come. You can also get some 135 time and continue looking at places like Airnet, Ameriflight, etc. that have bigger/turbine equipment. We have nothing bigger than a Baron. Also, this is a just a time-building job, there are some runs that pay well for what we do and thats about the best thing I can say about this place.

 

[empenage]

Dude:

Are you really sure you want to fly corporate? I'm writing this as I'm getting ready to head to Istanbul and Singapore for 10 days over Thanksgiving. It doesnt sound like your company is willing to give you anything in writing??? I would hope they would if they are promising you a right seat.