Aviator123
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I'm trying to get on with a regional or a 135 charter department. I've been instructing and averaging 60-80 hours a month. I enjoy teaching but its getting to the point where it is no longer enjoyable. I'm currently sitting at 1200 hours and 36 multi. I just got offered an opportunity to fly weather modification in a Cessna 340 as an SIC. This would eventually lead to a PIC position in the summer months.
Since I'm qualified in the airplane - Can I log the time as PIC when I'm sole manipulator of the controls? Could I have my logbook signed as dual received if the official PIC is an MEI? Would the airlines consider this acceptable time to meet their multi requirements?
I feel like this gig would give me a good foundation down the road for dealing with weather and might separate my resume from other pilots. However, it would only be about 40-50 hours of flying over 5 months - only when the weather is bad. If I were teaching I'd probably gain 300 more hours over this time frame. Is it worth leaving to pursue this for the time and experience??
Since I'm qualified in the airplane - Can I log the time as PIC when I'm sole manipulator of the controls? Could I have my logbook signed as dual received if the official PIC is an MEI? Would the airlines consider this acceptable time to meet their multi requirements?
I feel like this gig would give me a good foundation down the road for dealing with weather and might separate my resume from other pilots. However, it would only be about 40-50 hours of flying over 5 months - only when the weather is bad. If I were teaching I'd probably gain 300 more hours over this time frame. Is it worth leaving to pursue this for the time and experience??
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