Does FSI have a PFT operation?

[bobbysamd]

Low hiring mins

And now that places like Great Lakes and CoEx are hiring with 500-600TT . . . .

. . . and minimal multi. Unbelievable how low these requirements are. They can be reached in a few months of 141 instructing; somewhat longer under other situations.

One caveat, from someone who knows. Just because places advertise certain mins doesn't mean you will be called automatically - though you'd think you would. Actual competitive mins may be far higher and mins at other regionals may be higher still. But, it's time to apply and update when you hit the mins.

Having said all that, low hiring minimums undercut one of P-F-T's premises, being able to cut in line in front of others. So, why would expensive, risky and potentially embarassing "First Officer Direct" and P-F-T programs now be a consideration? Think about it.

 

[Vik]

I've heard of plenty of people just a few years ago getting on with GLA with even lower than 750/50. Xjet even today calls people with barely over 600/100/20. They lower the times are, the longer they'll stay before moving on and there will be less turn over at the company.

Forget whether they can fly the plane or not. Thats what the Captain is for. Read the Great Lakes job description .. "Assist the PIC"

. . . and minimal multi. Unbelievable how low these requirements are. They can be reached in a few months of 141 instructing; somewhat longer under other situations.

One caveat, from someone who knows. Just because places advertise certain mins doesn't mean you will be called automatically - though you'd think you would. Actual competitive mins may be far higher and mins at other regionals may be hire still. But, it's time to apply and update when you hit the mins.

Having said all that, low hiring minimums undercut one of P-F-T's premises, being able to cut in line in front of others. So, why would expensive, risky and potentially embarassing "First Officer Direct" and P-F-T programs now be a consideration? Think about it.

 

[Sol Rosenberg]

Forget whether they can fly the plane or not. Thats what the Captain is for. Read the Great Lakes job description .. "Assist the PIC".

Probably the main duty an FO does is physically fly the plane. Also, the captain has many more responsibilities than the FO does. Alot of times, the capt. will hand the aircraft over to the FO so he/she can focus on a problem and make the right descisions. A good stick and rudder FO is needed to "assist the PIC" as you stated above. The stick & rudder flying is a relatively small part of the overall picture when you look at what a captain does and what he/she is responsible for. I've seen many fo's who are better "stick & rudder" pilots than their captains are, mainly because their biggest concern is greasin' it on the runway and flying is all they really focus on. A big misconception is that the airline Captain is the "pilot" who flies the plane and the fo is the "co-pilot" who assists the PIC as you stated in your above quote. Both pilots assist each other and work in unison. I've had some really good FO's who have helped me in some sticky situations. It's very important that the FO can fly the plane or not. Just my .02 worth. Sol

 

[bobbysamd]

Low times = low turnover?

I've heard of plenty of people just a few years ago getting on with GLA with even lower than 750/50.

But, I've heard the place brings in tons of people, the training is rigorous and run by highly subjective ground school and sim instructors, and quite a few people wash out. So, there's still a little to be said about experience.

Xjet even today calls people with barely over 600/100/20. They lower the times are, the longer they'll stay before moving on and there will be less turn over at the company.

Which makes sense to reasonable people, but (1) with majors hiring the way it is these days, there will be little turnover anyway, and (2) if they stay longer, they'll go higher up the scale, which will increase payroll and 401-K expense, which, I understand, regionals do not want. In other words, they want people who will not stay and who will leave.

Having said all that, once more, once you hit the mins, send in your resume and keep updating.

 

[jimpilot]

Simeflite has an interesting right seat program for anyone living in the DFW area. In order to handle an odd numbers of pilots in a class, they will train you as a corporate jet SIC (go through the full initial course). You then pay them back with your time. You work as sic for the odd pilot in a training class.

They also have a annual schloarship program for these "right seaters". They give away 3 type ratings a year. Requirements are something like been there at least a year and spend at least 500 hours in the right seat.

Many of these right seaters have gone on to corporate jobs

 

[mayday1]

jimpilot, how does one get on with Simuflite for this program? What are their mins for their SIC program?

 

[jimpilot]

Go to:

https://www.caesimuflite.com/career/rightseat.html

The minimum requirement for applying for a right seat position is the possession of a Commercial pilot certificate with instrument and multiengine ratings.

 

[mayday1]

Thanks jimpilot.

 

[jimpilot]

Let me know if you apply