Struggling Baron Dude
Well-Known Member
Hey all,
Been a long time member, though doubt there are any of the old guys still active? Anyway, stepped away from aviation for a LONG time. Am getting back into swing now, and looking at logbook, my last IPC was 2012! I'm getting current, but thought to rely on everyone's current view and solicit some advice. Am getting ready to turn 49 and have a wife that is mobile and doens't mind absences (think she likes me gone...). Am located in the DFW area, so wouldn't mind buying someone a beer to bribe them for insight either.
Here's where I am:
BFR: Done
Current Class I medical
SEL TT 625
MEL TT 697
Turbine 0.8
TT 1322
IFR 94
XC 913
What would be the best route to decent money and career path recommended (defined as let's say 60k/annually)? In past working life, earned money launching wireless devices (Samsung, Huawei, etc.), but now sell things on internet (laid off) and do rental properties. I've been going flying again consistently to restart career, but blew it by not getting on regionals before the ATP min cut in. So, right now I am in that middle ground- meet 135 requirements (though not SUPER confident on IFR for single pilot operations), and not enough to go 121.
Does anyone have any insight in SIC programs to bridge the gap and gain competency in faster planes (most of multi was in a baron) or advice as to what to do?
Any advice is appreciated and welcome!
Thanks!
Jim
Been a long time member, though doubt there are any of the old guys still active? Anyway, stepped away from aviation for a LONG time. Am getting back into swing now, and looking at logbook, my last IPC was 2012! I'm getting current, but thought to rely on everyone's current view and solicit some advice. Am getting ready to turn 49 and have a wife that is mobile and doens't mind absences (think she likes me gone...). Am located in the DFW area, so wouldn't mind buying someone a beer to bribe them for insight either.
Here's where I am:
BFR: Done
Current Class I medical
SEL TT 625
MEL TT 697
Turbine 0.8
TT 1322
IFR 94
XC 913
What would be the best route to decent money and career path recommended (defined as let's say 60k/annually)? In past working life, earned money launching wireless devices (Samsung, Huawei, etc.), but now sell things on internet (laid off) and do rental properties. I've been going flying again consistently to restart career, but blew it by not getting on regionals before the ATP min cut in. So, right now I am in that middle ground- meet 135 requirements (though not SUPER confident on IFR for single pilot operations), and not enough to go 121.
Does anyone have any insight in SIC programs to bridge the gap and gain competency in faster planes (most of multi was in a baron) or advice as to what to do?
Any advice is appreciated and welcome!
Thanks!
Jim
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