v1valarob
Well-Known Member
Folks I am 100 hour short of ATP min. Does that answer why I don't go 121? ....sigh.
I want to build time that would give me more mileage towards career in major. Operating multi turbine planes is definitely going to get me further. I consider 135 because of that and if QOL is good I might even stay more than a year. If anyone give me a type I will stay at least a year to be fair. Plus charter experience will make me more hirable to corporate flight department if I ever want to go that route. It is good to have options...
I am willing to make some sacrifice. However the line is in the sand there ...where it involves breaking regs.
So youre gonna rush into a 135 over 100 hours? If you go 135 youre only looking at about 300 hours a year. If you go 121 youre looking at 700 plus. Its worth the wait. I know endeavor will hire you 100 hours short and then give you a class date when you hit the time.
I flew 121 for many years. Im currently 135 and its terrible in comparison, and Im comparing a 135 that follows the rules with only my regional 121 experience. If you enjoy having ZERO control over your life, then go 135. At least at the regionals you typically have 11 days per month that are truly yours.