job/career advice

[BGSM]

I am looking for a job somewhere in or close to the mountains with cooler weather than FL. I have 3,000tt but only 50 multi. My wish list also includes being home at nights(if possible). I am looking for long term employment, I am late 30's so I don't want to move around a lot anymore. Any constructive input would be appreciated.

 

[pilotyip]

It appears your goals are too narrow to make it in this business. You are going for QOL before you have the resume fluff that is tuff to do. You have the hours for 135 IFR PIC, there are tons of jobs you qualify for around the US, you will have to move and you will most likely have to fly at night.

 

[agpilot34]

Geez, you dont want much, do you.

 

[Check 6]

BGSM, you need to build up your multi-engine hours and be more flexible. This may require flying nights to build up your resume. To get to the top you have to work your way up.

Set some realistic goals and go for it. Good luck, we have all been there, done that.

 

[Ilikeairplanes]

Have you ever thought about a career instructor position? At a university or on of those flight schools that teaches student from other countries. I heard that JAL school in Napa is hiring instructors. I think the pay is like 40k to start

 

[wa_flyboy]

Good Luck.....

You meet the requirements for Ameriflight...Also try Empire

 

[Peter Brady]

You meet the requirements for Ameriflight...Also try Empire

Wrong on that. I believe Ameriflight and Empire both require 100hrs of multi.

 

[wa_flyboy]

Not wanting to argue...but I have buddies that have gotten on with both with just over 50 hours......may have just been a fluke!!!

 

[jebmei]

Amflight changed their mins from 100 to 50, but 100 is preferred. I got on with 88. Empire wants 200 ME.

Wrong on that. I believe Ameriflight and Empire both require 100hrs of multi.

 

[Peter Brady]

Not wanting to argue...but I have buddies that have gotten on with both with just over 50 hours......may have just been a fluke!!!

Oops...I stand corrected. You are absolutely correct. Their website even says it.

 

[fatdumbandhappy]

Try Ameriflight, I believe you usually fly m-f and can be home most nights, but I think the days are pretty long.
cheers

 

[bustinmins]

Have you ever thought about a career instructor position? At a university or on of those flight schools that teaches student from other countries. I heard that JAL school in Napa is hiring instructors. I think the pay is like 40k to start

Metro State College of Denver has a very good aviation program. That might work for you as well.

If you intend to fly for a living, bite the bullet and get the multi time. You'll have to get on a list somewhere but then you'll be able to work into schedules like that. However, you won't be able to get that without flying freight at your flight time. I had 1800 TT with 45 AMEL when I started freight. It was a great schedule - SA/SU and WED off. I worked day freight - so it can be found but don't expect anything more than 15K-18K per year for that kind of flying.

JD

 

[BGSM]

Thanks for all your input. I talked with the other half and she is supportive of night flying if needed. I am trying to build my multi time but may just have to go buy a 50 hour block and combine my ATP and MEI at the same time. I think Empire or Amerflight might be the best it would be great to be based in Alasksa , Washington or Montana., I'll start researching.Once again thanks for the input

 

[Lostdog65]

BGSM...check your PM...

Eric