CRJ 200 Type Will it help with a job?

[aviatorman_1979]

Bemidji Aviation would be good...but it looks like they have some pretty high times. Don't you need 135 minimums too?

 

[Napoleon TNT]

Not sure...

Then, all I can say is that you'll need to start instructing then.
Earn an MEI. That gets you multi-time.

Seems to have worked for thoudsands of others.

 

[Doc Holiday]

Here's my deal. I started flying in Part 61 for my private...went to FSI for everything else through my CFII and got hired there around 9/11. Ended up waiting too long for standardization and moved back to Minnesota and instructed at a local FBO until January. I've been away from it for since then and now wanna get back into it but not drag it out. I have 700 total and 60 multi (no degree as of yet) and am trying to decide whether the type rating in a CRJ 200 that Regiona Airline Academy promises will make me more marketable even to airlines outside of there alliances. Or if I should got to ATP grab and MEI, buy enough multi time to get me over that 100mark and rely have a buddy of mine who is friends with the chief pilot at Mesaba throw it on his desk? is 750/and 100 enough with an in house recommendation or do I need to hit 1000 realisticaly? It's definately a lot cheaper going with plan B.

How about taking the route that requires more effort, not just money? Isn't there some sort of cliche about the more you put into something the more you get out of it? I suggest beating feet down to the local flight schools and instructing to get your total time near the competitive range. Might not be as "fun" as cruising around in a seminole (or going to 'CRJ school') on your own dime, but you will gain valuable experience. This is because you are the one ultimately making the decisions while interacting with another human being while working towards a goal (I know, it's a run on sentence). Flying just to build time is somewhat valuable, but flying for a purpose forces you do learn how to really think, make decisions, and ultimately get the job done safely and legally. That is important stuff.

As for the CRJ type, I think it is worthless. Some companies might cut you a little slack with their minimum time requirements, but the key word is might. If you go ahead and get the type, you will:
- know more about a CRJ
- not know any more about operating in the real world than you do now
- have no time in the actual airplane
- have a lot more debt, and
- still not be proficient in the airplane

My advice is to get your resume out to companies that you want to work for, continue to get real world experience and PIC time (even if it is instructing in a 152), study, network, and repeat. Opportunities to fly 'bigger and better' airplanes will come with time. Good luck to you.

 

[lowtimeguy]

You meet the minimums for getting hired at Scenic now.

 

[Spinplate]

IF you do you have a type rating in anything just be prepared to get hammered on during the interview. They will ask you so much $hit about the a/c that you are typed in. Its a waste!! (unless you crap money then go ahead and waste away)

 

[BushwickBill]

Well you made one good move so far you didn't work at FSI. I got the hell out of there as soon as I got my single engine add. I didn't waste 7000 bucks on a CFI either. I hear there are only about 80 students there presently. A buddy just got hired to instruct and he has been waiting for stand class since May. Hasn't even got a stand date yet.

Save your money on the freakin "short cut". You get hired as SIC for a regonal with low time your going to be sitting right seat for a long time wishing you could trade your type rating for a pizza.

Get your MEI then get your 135 mins and work for Ameriflight. Single pilot IFR hard work for a few years then get a job as PIC anywhere you want. Or get a job as SIC and know wtf your doing. And save your money for a pizza. Or get a real estate license.

There are tons of threads on the topic of pay for training. You should check them out.