Future predictions of industry—Any advice

[MooneyPilot]

Hello,

I'm looking for a little advice from some people that have some more experience in the industry. Possibly point me in the right direction. Give me some new ideas or options I didn’t think of. I am currently in the regionals as a FO, did the flight instructor, and got my 1500 dual given to see the mins drop at all the regionals. With all the talks of mergers, whats that mean for me? How much regional flying could be reduced? How important is it to stick it out and get my 1000PIC? As a flight instructor I worked hard to get my time to see the mins drop, could this also be potentially happen in the majors? If DAL a NW merge, how many potential pilots could be furloughed? With all the instability in the industry, what are the chances of getting hired at the majors in a reasonable time? Could I have missed my window? Better to fly corporate? Try overseas?

Any suggestions kindly appreciated

 

[jke406]

No one knows how things will turn out. If you can find a good corporate gig, it might be a strong move.

If you have never lived or flown overseas, you may want to start by visiting first, especially the middle east. It's not for everyone. It sounds good on paper, but the best thing to do is talk to guys who have tried it (see the international section on this forum).

NetJets is also extremely popular and extremely stable from what I understand, and you can choose from 100 cities to live in. Hard to beat.

 

[monkeybrains01]

Get an office job...make a lot of money...buy your own airplane...fly for fun on your days off.

 

[~~~^~~~]

Mooney:

Not at all, in fact as a young guy you are in the "catbird seat."

Regional flying will be reduced as commodity prices force flying to larger aircraft. You want to make sure you make the cut to get on board as this next generation of airliner generates a wave of hiring at the operators of these new generation jets. My crystal ball indicates these new 100 to 150 seat jets will have a very positive effect on pilots' careers.

This is is no way intended to be arrogant, but just common sense. You probably meet the requirements and should consider applying now. While waiting for the call do things to improve your chances, Line Check Airman, IP, a Master's degree, Safety, there are many volunteer opportunities that look great on a resume. At the same time, do everything to stay out of trouble. (and away from controversy although I'm a lousy example on that point)

Network your friends at airlines you aspire to work for. These boards have even helped a few people. You do not have to be a suck up, but friends do help friends.

The trick is to be the first hired. You can do it.

 

[Instigator]

Any suggestions kindly appreciated

One word: Plastics.

 

[Jon Rivoli]

Regional flying will be reduced as commodity prices force flying to larger aircraft.

The opposite is more likely to be true. If domestic demand declines you can' reduce capacity by switching to larger equipment. While the unit cost is higher on an RJ it is still more profitable to run two 90% full RJs than one half full MD-80 or 737. Legacies also don't have the planes to take back the flying and aren't likely to spend the money to do so with half their flight schedules outsourced to the regionals.

 

[contrail67]

I don't think so...the RJ's will be parked first.

 

[~~~^~~~]

The opposite is more likely to be true. If domestic demand declines you can' reduce capacity by switching to larger equipment. While the unit cost is higher on an RJ it is still more profitable to run two 90% full RJs than one half full MD-80 or 737. Legacies also don't have the planes to take back the flying and aren't likely to spend the money to do so with half their flight schedules outsourced to the regionals.

Unless they rationalize their hub structure like DAL/NWA are planning to do.

 

[BigRed1]

You are a young pilot. You will be in high demand for many years to come. The hardest thing is using that leverage to live and fly where you want. Read this. Good Luck.

BigRed1

http://www.aviationweek.com/aw/generic/story_channel.jsp?channel=comm&id=news/PILOTS03128.xml

 

[ImbracableCrunk]

Future predictions? And all this time I've been trying to predict the past!

 

[NEDude]

One word: Plastics.

"Mrs Robinson, are you trying to seduce me?"

 

[LearLove]

Hello,

I'm looking for a little advice from some people that have some more experience in the industry. Possibly point me in the right direction. Give me some new ideas or options I didn’t think of. I am currently in the regionals as a FO, did the flight instructor, and got my 1500 dual given to see the mins drop at all the regionals. With all the talks of mergers, whats that mean for me? How much regional flying could be reduced? How important is it to stick it out and get my 1000PIC? As a flight instructor I worked hard to get my time to see the mins drop, could this also be potentially happen in the majors? If DAL a NW merge, how many potential pilots could be furloughed? With all the instability in the industry, what are the chances of getting hired at the majors in a reasonable time? Could I have missed my window? Better to fly corporate? Try overseas?

Any suggestions kindly appreciated

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSxihhBzCjk

 

[LearLove]

"Mrs Robinson, are you trying to seduce me?"

"Ben, this whole idea sounds pretty half baked"

"O, Its not, it's completely baked"

 

[Tanker Clown]

I predict that Delta will lose money this quarter and Gen Lee/737 Pylt will tell us how awsome their loss was.

 

[On Your Six]

I predict that Delta will lose money this quarter and Gen Lee/737 Pylt will tell us how awsome their loss was.

I predict you will get several paper cuts from shuffling papers on your desk.