First Post after years of lurking

[QueensPilot]

Hi Folks:
Well I've been reading this site for quite some time both for informative reasons and entertainment purposes.
Anyway, I have a specific question regarding my situation: I started training part time in 2001(while working outside of aviation) and as of now have accumulated about 300 hours along with commercial certificate(single and multi), instrument rating, as well as some fun things like tailwheel and seaplane. I just passed my single-engine commercial add-on last month. I trained for that rating from the right seat, because my plan now is to work on getting the CFI, hopefully by the end of the summer or by early fall. So things seem to be going according to plan. My question is this: would it be a good idea in the meantime to pursue a summer flying job like banner towing? or flying skydivers? Is it feasible with my low time? I live in Queens, New Yawk City(all my life) so I was thinking there might be some opportunities along Long Island or Jersey Shore. I think there is a skydiving operation out at Calverton. Even if something like that were to come to fruition I would still want to become a CFI. Any suggestions and guidance would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

 

[Jeff Helgeson]

Sounds like you answered your own question...

Hi Folks:
Well I've been reading this site for quite some time both for informative reasons and entertainment purposes.
Anyway, I have a specific question regarding my situation: I started training part time in 2001(while working outside of aviation) and as of now have accumulated about 300 hours along with commercial certificate(single and multi), instrument rating, as well as some fun things like tailwheel and seaplane. I just passed my single-engine commercial add-on last month. I trained for that rating from the right seat, because my plan now is to work on getting the CFI, hopefully by the end of the summer or by early fall. So things seem to be going according to plan. My question is this: would it be a good idea in the meantime to pursue a summer flying job like banner towing? or flying skydivers? Is it feasible with my low time? I live in Queens, New Yawk City(all my life) so I was thinking there might be some opportunities along Long Island or Jersey Shore. I think there is a skydiving operation out at Calverton. Even if something like that were to come to fruition I would still want to become a CFI. Any suggestions and guidance would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Welcome out of the closet.....Queenspilot?!

It sounds like you have a plan, but have taken your time to bring it to fruition. A CFI is a good ticket and a license to learn, but go ahead and try for the banner towing, traffic reporting, etc. All they can do is say no and if you never apply, they won't say yes or no. Go knock on some doors.

Good Luck

 

[pilotyip]

What about a college degree?

 

[FN FAL]

Some drop zones have Queen Airs...

 

[YourNameHere]

Long Island

Skydive Long Island at Calverton is currently looking for a Caravan pilot for this season.

 

[QueensPilot]

PilotYip:

Yes, I have a Bachelor's degree.

I will also check out skydive Long Island, although I would imagine they would prefer someone with Caravan time. Thanks folks for the replies.

 

[QueensPilot]

Yea, I just checked out the website. It says 'must be qualified in a caravan.'

 

[cforst513]

Even if something like that were to come to fruition...

Thanks

hey, who you callin' a fruition, punk?!!!??

 

[pilotyip]

Thats good Queenspilot that means you can apply at UPS and FedEx, plus Delta when they start hiring again. The other 171 airlines hiring do not require a degree.

 

[Swass]

I would bet 99% of the good corporate gigs require it.