Low time pilot for a pilot job...

[time builder]

Bid or Buy?[/quote]

Let me clarify, I can't say I have the job yet, you don't have the job until you pass the checkride. I put in a bid for a route, got called in for a "captain's interview," passed the interview, and am awaiting training. Hence, "bid" not "buy." Its a required postition on the plane, you can't buy it unless you're working for CAT or Gulfstream, don't get me started on them.

 

[NoPax]

Let me clarify, I can't say I have the job yet, you don't have the job until you pass the checkride. I put in a bid for a route, got called in for a "captain's interview," passed the interview, and am awaiting training. Hence, "bid" not "buy." Its a required postition on the plane, you can't buy it unless you're working for CAT or Gulfstream, don't get me started on them.

Sounds like you bought time in a Beech 99 with Ameriflight, and went to interview for a position, probably in West Texas...now is it Midland, or Lubbock???

 

[FR8dognit]

anybody know of any jobs for low time pilots... 330TT and 130 multi..and please only inteligent responses...

First of all...Don't listen to all of the negative things others say.

I don't know where you live but there are CFI jobs out there. Since you posted this on the cargo board I assume you are willing to fly cargo. Go CFI for a 1000 hours or so at an airport that has pt 135 cargo operators (ADS, YIP, etc.)...I worked at night and CFIed during daylight hours to make ends meet. That way you can make contacts over the couple of years it will take you to get your time. There are also a lot of corporate jobs at many of these airports. There are no easy ways around paying your dues unless you get extremely lucky. If you want to go to an airline it is important to get into the left seat of a jet or turbo-prop as quickly as possible. That will not happen with 330 hours. You will also learn a lot while being a CFI. Just my .02. Good luck.

 

[gkrangers]

Market bad for CFI's? We can't find enough CFI's at my current job. I guess it's all about location.

I'm starting to work on my CFI now, and I have 2 schools that are a lock for a job, and a 3rd place where I could probably get one too...market seems fine to me.

 

[coltsfn8888]

General Atomics UAV Pilot
Company Description:
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. is among the leading technology employers in the San Diego area. We offer a challenging and rewarding work environment, competitive salaries, and a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following:

Job Description:
Instrument Rated RPA Pilot (UAV Pilot) TJ611-2651 Pilot a Unmanned Air Vehicle (UAV) from a ground control station. Responsible for the operation of the vehicle including mission planning. Will also have additional flight related collateral duties. This position requires travel for six to eight months of the year on a two to three month rotation both within and outside the Continental United States. Operations will be conducted at the El Mirage Flight Operations Facility or overseas.

Experience Required:
Commercial pilot's license with instrument rating with a minimum of 300 hours Pilot In Command time. Applicants selected will be subject to a Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Desirable qualifications: CFI preferred. Prior experience in UAV operation, mission planning and actual control of aircraft is desired.

 

[AerroMatt]

Pro RC Pilot?

General Atomics UAV Pilot
Company Description:
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. is among the leading technology employers in the San Diego area. We offer a challenging and rewarding work environment, competitive salaries, and a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following:

Job Description:
Instrument Rated RPA Pilot (UAV Pilot) TJ611-2651 Pilot a Unmanned Air Vehicle (UAV) from a ground control station. Responsible for the operation of the vehicle including mission planning. Will also have additional flight related collateral duties. This position requires travel for six to eight months of the year on a two to three month rotation both within and outside the Continental United States. Operations will be conducted at the El Mirage Flight Operations Facility or overseas.

Experience Required:
Commercial pilot's license with instrument rating with a minimum of 300 hours Pilot In Command time. Applicants selected will be subject to a Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Desirable qualifications: CFI preferred. Prior experience in UAV operation, mission planning and actual control of aircraft is desired.

Yanno, there is a certain attraction to this position. No pax to biatch, no boxes to fingerprint, and you might get one with a Hellfire missile so you can blow up some scumbag terror-rat. And... if you do make a mistake and fly through a level 6 thunderstorm, you're still alive when your RC airplane makes a smoking hole.

Only trouble is, I don't think you can log this time as either PIC or SIC, so its a bit of a dead-end job if you want to go to the majors.

 

[pkunzip66]

It will happen

You know I always got the same responses from other pilots about being a low time pilot and trying to find a job myself. Alot of people give the young pilot hell for even asking. I was in the same boat as this guy and everybody told me to find a CFI job. Well, I am sorry to say but not everybody is really cut out to become a instructor. Sure, I instructed for a few months to build a bit of time but I was fortunate enough to find a gig that would hire for the VFR 135 ops. I still instruct from time to time and I don't mind it too much but its something that I would go crazy if I had to do it over and over each day. Stick in there bud and you will find a job soon enough. Just keep looking and asking around, something will come up. Good luck to you.

 

[osu_av8r]

Yanno, there is a certain attraction to this position. No pax to biatch, no boxes to fingerprint, and you might get one with a Hellfire missile so you can blow up some scumbag terror-rat. And... if you do make a mistake and fly through a level 6 thunderstorm, you're still alive when your RC airplane makes a smoking hole.

Only trouble is, I don't think you can log this time as either PIC or SIC, so its a bit of a dead-end job if you want to go to the majors.

Naah, I'm still gonna log it. Remote or not, I'm still the sole manipulator and all that jazz. I'd love explaining that one on the next interview.

 

[b757driver]

Even though nobody commented on it, I just noticed my spelling gaff and decided to call it on myself. Two stroke penalty or loss of hole if match play!
I hope I don't elicit any illicit responses.

Best,

Nice one, dog!

How about dat flexable schedule for dat fast fud plez posted by synic??!!:beer:

How about taking spelling lessons for cash or flight time - I'm available!!!

 

[Windsor]

Half the hours and the same money! Shoulda been a fast food restaurant manager...those guys have it all figured out!!!

I've seen several posts for different aerial survey companies looking for pilots. Great way to build time and experience....You better say thankyou though. I flew for Landcare for about 5 or 6 months...had a blast and even made a few dollars.





Rochester Aerial Mapping Service / Flight Operations
AERIAL MAPPING PILOT / Full Time Entry Level
Industry: Other
Location: Rochester , NY

I know a guy flying for the ROC job, great time builder, terrible terrible schedual. He's been on the road every day since Feb. No time off except for bad weather days. Perfect for low timers with no family. He's averaging over 110 hrs a month. Decent pay too, $100 per diem, plus salary, so hes banking $$ by stayin in the crappy $35 a night crap hole hotels. Hes making more money flying 172's than I did flying t-props.