Low Time Pilot looking for a job. Willing to Move!

[jhicks]

Hey Guys,

I just got my commercial a couple weeks ago, and I am doing my multi addon this week.
I am looking for a job, and willing to move.

Here are the times as of 7/22/11

TT: 302.1 hrs
PIC: 259.3
Single Engine: 292.9
Multi: 8.4, 10+ hrs in a Twin Comanche PA-30 after checkride)
Cross Country: 149.3
Night: 50.1
High Performance 27.1
IFR (including hood and Actual) 46.2

2nd Class Medical

If you guys know of anything let me know.

Thank you,
Jamie Hicks
pilothicks@gmail.com

 

[AVIATOR83]

I suggest getting your CFI certs. and then look up all the big schools (FlightSafety Academy, ERAU, ATP, etc) and apply. There should/will be a lot of movement in the instruction industry and I think that is one of the best ways to build your time fast.

 

[Lunchbox]

Pinnacle Airlines just hired a few guys this summer with 250 hours but you have to be out of a 141 school.

 

[cmhumphr]

Try Piedmont as well if you have your ATP written done.

 

[bretthullrampage]

Try Piedmont as well if you have your ATP written done.

You dont need the ATP written for Piedmont yet. They are accepting well belows mins but you need an aviation degree or an internal rec. As others have said, go for the CFI. Its not quite as painful as many make it out to be. I found it to be fun and very rewarding.

 

[witlow45]

Just make sure your times add up on your resume.

 

[redwings191]

Just make sure your times add up on your resume.

Will you fly for free?

 

[squeezemylemon]

sorry, I think you will have to wait a little bit more for a good paid job.what about teaching?

 

[CDK]

Instructing is the way to go IMHO. The multitasking/situational awareness required to provide a valuable learning experience to the student, talk to ATC, navigate, avoid BOS class B, scan for traffic, etc etc etc, will make you a much better pilot. Doing the CFI gig also demonstrates you can work well with others, communicate effectively, and function in a multi-crew environment.

 

[Flying007]

Does anyone knows someone that works at Pinnacle...and walk my resume in...

 

[brian434]

Does anyone knows someone that works at Pinnacle...and walk my resume in...

Really might want to think about getting some more time via instructing. It's a great way to meet more people and your chances of getting a friend to walk your resume is a lot higher than some stranger from JC.

 

[Lunchbox]

Really might want to think about getting some more time via instructing. It's a great way to meet more people and your chances of getting a friend to walk your resume is a lot higher than some stranger from JC.

How do you know that he needs more time? He might already have Pinnacle mins...

 

[at1024]

Instructing is the way to go IMHO. The multitasking/situational awareness required to provide a valuable learning experience to the student, talk to ATC, navigate, avoid BOS class B, scan for traffic, etc etc etc, will make you a much better pilot. Doing the CFI gig also demonstrates you can work well with others, communicate effectively, and function in a multi-crew environment.

+1

You will learn so much as an instructor. It will make you a more well rounded pilot and could give you a little extra job security depending on what you do. And with the way the economy is headed I wouldn't want to be a one trick pony working for the airlines.

 

[DPApilot]

Does anyone knows someone that works at Pinnacle...and walk my resume in...

Not many people would be willing to walk in a resume without getting to know you first...

 

[CDK]

Does anyone knows someone that works at Pinnacle...and walk my resume in...

There really aren't any shortcuts unless you're blessed with a dad who's a C level exec at an airline... I have ~480 dual given I'm only now starting to explore possibilities with the airlines.

 

[squeezemylemon]

took me 10 years to make my 1500h(problems with work permit). then got job in part 135.
now it' s up to the economy, in a good econnomy you can get a job in 3-6 months, if not it can take years.
You have to start as a cfi in the USA.

 

[AeroT]

Piedmont would take someone with 300TT?

 

[Lunchbox]

Piedmont would take someone with 300TT?

I'm not sure but I know Pinnacle will, but only 300TT via 141.

 

[flyingbynight]

I recommend going for a your cfi's or there is a aerial survey companies out there(air america,landcare,desert wind and northern states). They are starting up the hiring for aerial survey right about now, and if you are willing to move. You are willing to live out of a suitcase for 7 months. That will get you 500-600 hours in from mid-october to may. You will also gain a lot of experenice traveling around the united states.

 

[web265]

I understand they need you to fly whenever the weather permits. When you say live out of a suitcase, do you mean no time off for seven months? (like a "carny") Or do you get a little time off between assignments?