To Intern or to Not....

[juanchie]

I have done a great internship that should provide me a job once i meet minimums so I would definently say it is worth it. Now, where you intern depends on your goals. I worked at a regional airline and got paid, not much, but enough to cover my expenses. I would say, if you dont go to a school like riddle, purdue or auburn, go ahead and take what you can get. Its pretty darn tough to get an internship when you dont go to an aviation college.

 

[Big Dog]

Being that the majors will more than likely never hire again, I'd intern somewhere you might get hired at in the next few years. All you'll learn at a major is how to outsource and pay pilots less.

 

[ROSWELL41]

I have the opportunity to intern at a regional, however I am unsure whether it is worth missing the time instructing and flying part 91 corporate (read Bonanza). I dunno, any insights into either the pros or cons would be much appreciated. I am on the fence right now. Oh, and the internship is two days a week and it is unpaid.

 

[U-I pilot]

Interned at UPS. Prolly one of the few majors left people aspire for. (majors....cargo....its all the same right?) I think FDX has one too. Any internship will be good experience but it helps if it is a place you can eventually go back to. UPS was also a 1-year well paid position. Look around...go stuff to be had.
Also heard Coca-Cola is doing one.... Look on other schools webpages if you have to.