I Need Help!! Cant Decide!!!

[Flybet3]

I think you have made the correct choice, I would have done the exact same if I were in your position. I would not go to Peanuckle knowing that you are going to jump ship in less than 2 or 3 months, CRJ training isn't going to do you any good at this start up and why study equipment that you won't be flying for long?. Take the time off and see if you can get a leg up and request training material now if they will give it to you at the new start up so you can spend the time studying it now. Use this down time wisely since before long you will be in training.

good luck

3 5 0

Thank you my good sir, I will not le you down )

Are you flying for American West now???

 

[350DRIVER]

"America West"

Let's just say I am counting my lucky stars !! !!

good luck

3 5 0

PJ may work for you on a contract basis, I will inquire with the CP, should be through there next week at some point and I will stop in.

 

[pilotyip]

Take the JS job

I second all the advice you have gotten here. This gives you both options, with coming hiring boom you will be very marketable should you decide the JS job is not for you or th ecompany flops. With 121 MEL turbin time you will attractive for any commuter job you may decide to pursue.

 

[Flybet3]

I second all the advice you have gotten here. This gives you both options, with coming hiring boom you will be very marketable should you decide the JS job is not for you or th ecompany flops. With 121 MEL turbin time you will attractive for any commuter job you may decide to pursue.

Yeah, I really do want to see what the industry does the next couple of years, I wanna see if the Majors recover, if fractionals grow, plus this job in Dallas is really going to give me a chance to go back to college and get my Bachelors degree. My goal airlines are the Big freight daddys Fed EX and UPS, so I know that both usually want guys with College degrees. I think after this gigg I might go try and fly some heavy Iron to be a bit more competitive and be more experienced. That or land a sweet 91 job flyng a GIV or GV hehehe in my dreams

 

[Corona]

I also think you've made the right choice. The RJ's are great planes, so I hear, and they'll be around forever. The Jetstream, however, is a rare bird, and getting scarcer by the day. For good reason.

They are absolute maintenance pigs; the nose wheel steering alone had 13 ADs when I flew 'em. You never knew what might go next. (The Garrett engines worked great, though-that's important!) You will become intimately familiar with the MEL. That's a good thing.
I remember flying a J31 in the Southwest during summer: Even on severe clear days, you had to keep your head down all the time in anything greater than "occasional light chop", or you'd be off altitude and heading in a heartbeat. What made this job even more fun is the Jetpig is quite heavy in roll and pitch, so you got a real workout just flying straight and level.

I agree with a previous post that said the Jetstream will make you the best pilot you've ever been. I love ripping on that airplane, but I wouldn't trade my experience in her for the world.
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[Guitar Guy]

Being with your family is very important. If your gut feels that this start-up is likely to fly, then stay with it. I very much agree with the "prop vs. jet" thing that most respondents are saying. There's no question that actually flying a plane vs. watching "Otto" fly it will make a superior pilot out of you. I have many friends that have gone from the mighty 1900 to an RJ and they all say that the RJ will ruin your skills (or conversely, not build them up) if you let it. And someday, you can tell your grandkids about flying aircraft with "propellers" on them.

Another nice "plus" to hand-flying is that you will likely be well-prepared for that sim ride at your next interview. When I interviewed recently at NetJets, one of the sim evaluators commented on the fact that I was smiling on the way out, noting that most people are beat coming out. I guess I was definitely excited to be there, but I think having a good scan and skills allowed me to enjoy trying out a new machine.

So I'm all for the DFW-area opportunity if you think they'll actually fly. If nothing else, get some time and start putting out resumes and see what new possibilities open up to you. Best of luck!

 

[Tahomos]

I think you answered your question yourself. May sound hokie, but try saying a prayer and see what happens.

 

[Flybet3]

Thanks

I think you answered your question yourself. May sound hokie, but try saying a prayer and see what happens.

Thank you, I sure have been doing that and having faith that things will work out just fine. This start up is ready to fly, our airplanes are ready to fly we already have the pilots all we are waiting on is to go to class and for the Administrator that's working with us to stop giving us a hard time and just let us have our certificate. We should be up and running by January I believe they said, for now I'm trying to find some contract work in Dallas to keep my self busy and me and my wife fly about twice a week in a Piper warrior or 172.

 

[Flybet3]

good point

Another nice "plus" to hand-flying is that you will likely be well-prepared for that sim ride at your next interview. When I interviewed recently at NetJets, one of the sim evaluators commented on the fact that I was smiling on the way out, noting that most people are beat coming out. I guess I was definitely excited to be there, but I think having a good scan and skills allowed me to enjoy trying out a new machine.

So I'm all for the DFW-area opportunity if you think they'll actually fly. If nothing else, get some time and start putting out resumes and see what new possibilities open up to you. Best of luck![/QUOTE]

I Agree, I do love to do a hand flown ILS instead of have the auto do it for me. So I am also guessing you got the job in Net jets huh? congrats if you did. You know my goal airlines are Fed Ex, UPS and the Fractionals. Eventhough alot of people complain about the fractionals I really like the idea of 7 on 7 off. Anyhow, maybe in a couple of years I will see you at Net Jets! hopefully...good luck

 

[AnimalTale]

Hey Bro,

U probably have made up your mind..... Get your 1000 PIC ASAP (insurance). Then if you want or if the DFW STARTUP GOES belly up go to another commutter.

That 1000 hour PIC is essential. Its always not necessary but its a good thing to have under your belt, plus the 3100 is a fun flying machine.

 

[Flybet3]

Hey Bro,

U probably have made up your mind..... Get your 1000 PIC ASAP (insurance). Then if you want or if the DFW STARTUP GOES belly up go to another commutter.

That 1000 hour PIC is essential. Its always not necessary but its a good thing to have under your belt, plus the 3100 is a fun flying machine.

Yeah, thats pretty much what I want to do, finish up college while i fly for these guys, get my 121 Turbine PIC, and once my wife finishes college I will be able to go just about anywhere and take my wife with me. Hopefully Fed Ex, UPS, the fractionals and other majors will still be hiring. Was the jetstream a hard airplane to fly?

 

[Flybet3]

Jetstream info

Hey does anyone have any books or manuals on the Jetstream 3100 that I can have either for free or buy them. I would really appreciate that. I really would like to get a head start on the info. Thanks!

 

[English]

check ebay, usually looks of used manuals for sale there.

 

[Flybet3]

oooooooooooooooh yeah!

check ebay, usually looks of used manuals for sale there.

Good thinking, thanks I'll check Ebay out.

 

[Hugh Jorgan]

Flybet,
DTB, then go have fun.