which job to take

[Detroitpilot]

I find myself in a similar situation, but without any interviews scheduled yet. I'll pile on with everyone else here and say the Lear job for all the reasons everyone's already mentioned. The 402 would be my choice 2, and the Caravan last. Regards!

 

[captainv]

the Lear, definitely.

my Lear SIC time got me hired at Comair. although I did have my type, i only had about 150 jet PIC. they really didn't care because i had 1000 hours in a jet. some might talk about 1000 turbine PIC being the key, but in today's market the real deal is 121 turbine PIC, not 135 or 91 flying.

 

[TxPilot0878]

I don't think so TIM!

This isn't a bash...so let's not get started. But the "REAL DEAL" or key is Turbine PIC!

CaptainV...if that is your standpoint...tell my buddy he screwed up by building his turbine PIC time through 135 On-Demand...I am sure he will gladly give up the 121 job he just started flying for a dam n good airline....due to his 1000+ Turbojet PIC...oh yeah and he is only 27!

Tex

Lownslow.....take the LEAR!!!

 

[captainv]

TxPilot0878,

no, not meant as a slam at all, although i said it poorly. 1000 turbine PIC will still open a lot of doors, but i think you'll find increasingly that it won't get you on at a major. i know airtran requires 500 121 PIC now, and i believe others have followed suit.

if your friend got a job at a major with his experience, my hat's off. my only point was i got a great job at a regional with turbine SIC time, my PIC time wasn't much of a factor either way. for me, it'll be 121 PIC time that allows me to advance my career...

 

[TxPilot0878]

No Prob!

Captainv, I just wanted to clarify for Lownslow that 121 is not mandatory or his only option,...but I agree if the choice was 135 or 121 even for an extra year to upgrade then 121 would be the way to go. But if 135 is the only offer on the table then it would be assinine to hold out for a couple of years for 121.

Regards,

Tex

 

[AviateYou]

Which Job

I fly Lears its fun. So I would recommend choice #1 it is the wisest. But choice # 2 depending on what locale, if I could do that in Florida, Bahamas, or Caribbean again? I did it in a Navajo and it was by far the funnest flying and most adventurous! If you 're not in a great hurry and have options - I would do it for a few years first. Cape Air does some scheduled Florida and San Juan, PR runs and the pay is decent for a 402. Life is short have a little fun in aviation. Whatever your choice - Good Luck!