Great Lakes Pilot's Poll

[mooser]

"A bird in hand is worth two in the bush."

This quaint little saying has guided me in many such decisions throughout my life. Here's another one:

"Good things come to those who wait."

But that doesn't mean you can't be looking for other gainful employment while you wait for Lakes to call. You might be pleasantly surprised and get a better job. Worst case scenario you're already in the pool at Lakes.

Seriously, Mooser -- I can relate to what you're going through, as I was furloughed for just under a year after September 11. You'll be fine. But you need to lay off the caffeine for a while. Perhaps try yoga?

I am affraid to try YOGA; I heard it was really dangerous??? Oh does anyone have any suggestions for caffine withdrawl???

Mooser

 

[Cornelius]

I would defintely look for another job at the regionals, small cargo, etc.. Lakes is nothing you want to hang around for. You shouldn't have a problem getting an interview with a little 1900 time under your belt.

Good Luck

 

[acaTerry]

mmmdonut,

Is that a GWAR avatar?!!! Thought nobody else heard of them!

 

[mooser]

mmmdonut,

Is that a GWAR avatar?!!! Thought nobody else heard of them!

Urgh???

Mooser

 

[mmmdonut]

mmmdonut,

Is that a GWAR avatar?!!! Thought nobody else heard of them!

It sure is! That's Beefcake The Mighty, the GWAR bassist.

 

[fuzzy077]

Great Lakes

Contrary to what everyone says.... I was with Great Lakes for 5 years right after my CFI days. Great Lakes may not be the best regional to work for as far as pay or work rules, but it was the best decision of my life. When you "graduate" from training at Great Lakes, you can be sure that you will never have a problem with training anywhere else. It is hard, but fair. This is why airlines love to hire ex-lakers. If you can stick it out at Lakes for a couple years, you can pretty much go anywhere you want. It is a great opportunity to upgrade and collect that valuable PIC time and maybe even a 2nd type rating. Any other regional and you may be waiting quite some time to upgrade. If you're looking for good quality of life or to get rich, dont go work for Lakes. If you are looking to build total time, get type ratings and valuable PIC time, earn respect throughout the industry and move on to the big iron in a couple years...work for Lakes.

 

[mooser]

Contrary to what everyone says.... I was with Great Lakes for 5 years right after my CFI days. Great Lakes may not be the best regional to work for as far as pay or work rules, but it was the best decision of my life. When you "graduate" from training at Great Lakes, you can be sure that you will never have a problem with training anywhere else. It is hard, but fair. This is why airlines love to hire ex-lakers. If you can stick it out at Lakes for a couple years, you can pretty much go anywhere you want. It is a great opportunity to upgrade and collect that valuable PIC time and maybe even a 2nd type rating. Any other regional and you may be waiting quite some time to upgrade. If you're looking for good quality of life or to get rich, dont go work for Lakes. If you are looking to build total time, get type ratings and valuable PIC time, earn respect throughout the industry and move on to the big iron in a couple years...work for Lakes.

Thanks fuzzy!!!

Mosser

 

[bogberto]

or FO for 8 years but SIC Turbojet instead of TurboProp PIC???

If SIC turbojet is good for something, I'd love to know. TP PIC is much better ... it's PIC.

 

[PHXFLYR]

Mooser:


Take the job that will get you into the left seat the quickest. PIC multi-turbine plus the right contacts will help you more in the long run than sitting in the right seat of an RJ for 8 years.


PHXFLYR

 

[mooser]

Mooser:


Take the job that will get you into the left seat the quickest. PIC multi-turbine plus the right contacts will help you more in the long run than sitting in the right seat of an RJ for 8 years.


PHXFLYR

I am 100% going to stick it our for lakes and the quck upgrade; Does anyone have any information on suggested prep for the intial FO class.

Thanks

Mooser

 

[350DRIVER]

mooser,

what was the "little boo boo" that the above poster was mentioning with regards to the carriers that won't look at you?

for the curious minds..

3 5 0

 

[mooser]

mooser,

what was the "little boo boo" that the above poster was mentioning with regards to the carriers that won't look at you?

for the curious minds..

3 5 0

My flight time...oh and I got a speeding ticket three weeks ago...

Mooser

 

[mooser]

GLA loosing cities in SD rumor???

Has anybody also heard this rumor???

Mooser

 

[Cardinal]

I am 100% going to stick it our for lakes and the quck upgrade; Does anyone have any information on suggested prep for the intial FO class.

Thanks

Mooser

FAR/AIM extensivley, stuff like Standard Service Volumes. Jepp plates, maybe even the IFH to clean up the rust that's accumulated since your instrument rating checkride. Hold with an RMI, and fly DME arcs at 180kts in MS FlightSim. Know the memory items/limitations if you've got em, otherwise the above oughtts work for you. Deliver pizzas for awhile cause you'll be po' after a couple months of training.

 

[mooser]

FAR/AIM extensivley, stuff like Standard Service Volumes. Jepp plates, maybe even the IFH to clean up the rust that's accumulated since your instrument rating checkride. Hold with an RMI, and fly DME arcs at 180kts in MS FlightSim. Know the memory items/limitations if you've got em, otherwise the above oughtts work for you. Deliver pizzas for awhile cause you'll be po' after a couple months of training.

Will do

Mooser