Cirrus SR-20 pilot needed in Atlanta

mtsu_av8er said:
Well, why even take this "opportunity"? Sounds like a big screw if the flight time isn't much.
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I was thinking the opposite. If the flight time isn't very much (say 10 hours/week) it sounds like an OK gig. I guess one would have to know specifics (schedule mostly, if the job entailed more than flying, how much you sit around, if the plane was at a flight school under a management program, etc.) to make a final determination.

One could do this and CFI at the same time I would think, unless you were on a pager. Yuck. I can't do the pager thing again. F$#% that. It's not worth $100,000/yr to be on a pager with no social life.
 
moxiepilot said:
As for comparing volunteer work to paid positions, rpatte is comparing apples and oranges
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Then according to you, taking a low paying aviation job is bad because they can pay more (apple), Volunteering for Civil Air Patrol is good because it helps others (orange). Problem - CAP is an Auxiliary Unit of the United States Air Force (orange). Last time I looked the United States has a lot of my tax money so that means they can afford to pay more (apple), or should all Air Force pilots be volunteers and not be paid (orange). And as far as thats concerned maybe all government employees should be volunteers and not be paid (orange). Where does the apple stop and the orange begin please.
 
wheelsup said:
There probably won't be a difference between entry level pilots however. We are all pretty much trained the same, have the same basic skill sets, etc.
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This is not entirely true. Unfortunately, our skills can only be tested when the s#*t hits the fan and not all training is the same when it comes to this.
 
Maybe it is just me, but I don't think that 20k per year to fly an SR20 is that bad of a deal for a 500hr pilot. It all depends on what the employer expects. If you are at their beck and call 24/7 then it would not be worth it. If your trips are generally scheduled in advance and you could work another job as long as it didn't interfere, then it could be a great opportunity. Being guaranteed 20k per year and being able to instruct on the side may be an ideal situation. The SR20 trips would give you good cross country experience in an advanced aircraft and instructing would allow you to build more time and make some extra cash.

I don't think it is reasonable to expect a huge salary for every flying job. If the SR20 flys on mostly scheduled trips a few days a week and you are free to have another job, it is a fair wage. If you are expected to be at someones beck and call then it is not near enough money.

As for advancement opportunities, you also have to look at how much the airplane flys. I would be supprised it the airplane flys more than 20 hours per month. Not many owners fly a light plane more than 200-300 hrs per year. So, if you want to move on to something better, you will have to work as a CFI.
 
aschwimmer said:
Deserteaglle if you don't know what you are talking about please don't comment.
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You're a pissy little bit@% aren't you? Why don't you go re-read my posts, and then please explain where I said something that was deserving of your booty hurt attitude.








Internet drama queens...:whatever:
 
deserteaglle said:
You're a pissy little bit@% aren't you? Why don't you go re-read my posts, and then please explain where I said something that was deserving of your booty hurt attitude.








Internet drama queens...:whatever:
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He said he flew a westwind, you thought it meant he 'flew' for the virtual airline westwind. one could assume you aren't so familiar with the industry if you don't know what a westwind is. I think that's his point, however valid or invalid it is.
 
wheelsup said:
He said he flew a westwind, you thought it meant he 'flew' for the virtual airline westwind. one could assume you aren't so familiar with the industry if you don't know what a westwind is. I think that's his point, however valid or invalid it is.
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I'll be the first one to tell you I don't know #### about planes. Seems kinda pointless to know a whole lot about planes I won't be flying for quite a while if ever.

I was focusing more on the fact that you don't have much opportunity for upgrades when your "airline" is flying Cirrus'. But like I said, maybe I'm missing something.
 
aschwimmer said:
MTSU av8er, I co pilot a Westwind. I don't sit in this forum and brag about it, I simply was helping a buddy out trying to find a new pilot. I don't understand why you complain so much, there not going to change pay scales just because you complain. So next time you ask "Where are you in you career, Bud?" you better come with more than being a 31 year old flight instuctor with a 1000 hours of that sweet sweet 172 time.
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aschwimmer...you seem like a jackass. I've been reading your posts and what makes you think you can attack others just because they have a different point of view than you? Get a clue kid.
 
aschwimmer,

Thanks for taking time to post a job on this board. The flaming you have taked on this thread is uncalled for.

You posted a very good entry level position for someone with only 500 hours. The pay that everyone is crying about is better than what is offered for right seat jobs at regional’s where the minimum TT is over 1000 hours. This position would be great for someone who is looking to stay away from the airlines. Decent flying time, in a well maintained airplane, with the opportunity to freelance instruct on the side.

Personally I wish that I would have had the opportunity to interview for the position. It would have been a stepping stone position for me, as it will be for the person who ultimately gets the job, but the experience would have been much more valuable than just flying around in circles all day. The pay is such that it would not be a career. But it's a career starter. It’s definitely a benefit on the resume when looking for corporate or charter positions.

I'm sure I'll get a bunch of nasty replies about how I'm what's wrong with aviation but I know better. This job will not help people who want to go to an airline but it would be great for those of us who can't stand getting on a giant airplane and going to a giant airport.

As many have said before me, "It is what it is." If you don't like it then leave it for someone else.

J
 
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