Any know of any low-time cargo companies out there?

If you go to the local FSDO you can probably get a list of all the companies doing flight ops in your area. I know I got a list from the San Diego FSDO with all the 135 operators and was surprised to see the list much longer than I had expected. That being said, unless you know somebody you are pretty much out of luck and need to CFI for a while. Also check out really remote places in Alaska.
 
SurfandSun said:
If you go to the local FSDO you can probably get a list of all the companies doing flight ops in your area. I know I got a list from the San Diego FSDO with all the 135 operators and was surprised to see the list much longer than I had expected. That being said, unless you know somebody you are pretty much out of luck and need to CFI for a while. Also check out really remote places in Alaska.
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Ain't happening without alaska time, or knowing someone. Remote = Challenging = Not Typically Good for Low Time pilots.

Although you could right-seat in a Caravan at a few places. (Hageland is the big one)
 
rnick23 said:
Alright lets rephrase...Lifeguard pilots, medical supplies flights, or just some SPECIFIC places that might be looking to hire low time pilots. IE. Specific banner towing companies, flight schools, ferry flights, anything?
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With the lack of movement in the industry right now, even the traditionally low-time jobs aren't taking low-time pilots. The mapping company I flew for required 350 TT when I was hired, but in this market, they can get a big break on their insurance by requiring 500 or more. With so many Pt 121 furloughees with jet time on the street, it's a rough job market for anyone, much less those just starting out. Unless you know someone somewhere, instructing will likely be your best bet. Everything else is few and far between right now.
 
Rnick, unfortunately, the cargo thing just isn't happening for a while. It's in your best interest anyways. There's no way my 250 hour self could have handled that sort of thing. Get to know the folks in your area who fly that kind of operation, and it will either keep you inspired or show you that it might not be for you.

I'm assuming you're asking from an "other than CFI" standpoint.

Find out who flies the traffic planes in your area. Around here, it's just a 152, but I'm sure they have more operations out in your area. Regarding banner towing, don't pay to play. Get a crap job working the lines if you have to, but get an in with the owners, and go from there. If they need people, they will train.

And if you don't really want to teach, then don't. Logging time is incidental to teaching people to fly.
 
mikecweb said:
I was a Commercial-Multi and CFI-II @ 195 hours.

Reason why flying at 141 schools is cheaper not more expensive.
The degree at riddle is outrageously expensive but those that say the flying is are naive or just not competent enough to finish ratings at TCO mins.
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Sure, the cost may be a little bit cheaper to do your training at Riddle. 3 years ago, I would probably have agreed with doing the training at Riddle, and go fly for the airline's. Today, its probably wiser to spend 5 grand more, and do it part 61, and come out 60 hours ahead.

Callador said:
How much does Riddle charge per hour for a 172 (or an equivalent airplane if they don't have them)? I agree that 141 can save a little money, but you can get the commerical in only 10 more hours part 61 if you do the 50 FTD.
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I think they are around $125-130 an hour for a C172S G1000. Changes daily based upon fuel prices. But then they get you for like $50 an hour or so for flight instruction. Across the field in Daytona, you can get the same plane for $130/hr wet, and then $32/hr for an instructor. In the long run, they basically end up as the same overall cost (probably within 4-5K, if you complete the courses in the minimum in either place), but the total hours comes up vastly different.
 
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