good idea to fly with 777 captain?

intern_mike

intern_mike

E-175 f/o
I have a relative that is a 777 captain for United. He mostly keeps in touch with my dad as I really only see him for the holidays etc.. Anyway, my dad told me that he would like to go flying with me sometime, and that he would make a good reference on a resume. I'm neck deep in school (FSA) right now and the Seminole is crazy expensive, especially for a joy ride. I also plan on enrolling in the Advanced Airline Training Program here in Feb., and that's essentially a guaranteed job with ASA upon completion. Should I take him up on his offer? MIKE
 
Why fly a Seminole? Is there nothing cheaper at your school?

If he's a 777 captain, chances are he'll be happy with going up in anything with wings. He probably misses flying low and slow.

So I'd say if the man wants to go flying, take him flying. Even if it's only for 30 minutes, get him in the air. Sounds like a good friend to have.
 
After you interview with ASA (or any other regional that participates) you get a tentative contract for hire (or something like that). Basically the completion of the 7 week airline RJ course in the level D sim is the interview. The entire program, as with all of FSA, is taught by retired airline pilots. You also do time in the Seminole. Total cost of the program is $17k, right now. It dropped a bit from 2 months ago from 22k. yeikes.

FYI: American Eagle pays 10k of the 17k and the course is only 3-4 weeks long.
 
Thanks for the information, what is the average hours completed in the program? Also, do you know the failure rate from the RJ class?
 
So let me get this straight: You're too cheap to rent an airplane for an hour (even though I'm sure you can find a cheaper airplane than a Seminole...are you not ASEL rated?), but you're planning on enrolling in a jet program so you can get a job at ASA?

I'd be amazed if the capn wouldn't at least pitch in for the rental by the way...
 
i hate to steal this thread...but i cant take it any longer

WHY THE HELL ARE YOU SPENDING 17 THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR A USELESS ADD ON THAT GETS YOU A JOB YOU WOULD GET ANYWAY FOR FREE?

If you meet minimums (minimums is a very loose term, meaning plus or minus a couple hundred hours or so) then you apply to the regional of your choice and if you possess skills that the average pilot should have then you will be hired. There is no secret, no hidden door, no smoke and mirrors. Meet the minimums and be a good pilot, what other guarantee for a job do you need.

I CANT TAKE THIS ANYMORE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
mhcasey said:
So let me get this straight: You're too cheap to rent an airplane for an hour (even though I'm sure you can find a cheaper airplane than a Seminole...are you not ASEL rated?), but you're planning on enrolling in a jet program so you can get a job at ASA?

I'd be amazed if the capn wouldn't at least pitch in for the rental by the way...
Click to expand...
It's not that I'm cheap. If you saw the G's coming out of acct. on a weekly basis you'd cringe. I'm sure he would offer to pay too. But I'd want to fly him on the equipment I'm used to, and I'm certainly not taking him up in a 1973 Cadet. And are you insinuating that I'm crazy for enrolling in the program?
 
Yes... I think he is. And from what I've heard, I tend to agree.

You are going to spend $17,000 (which is about how much you are going to make your first year on line) to get hired somewhere?

I'd call that crazy.
 
I think that it would be a good thing to fly with him. Flying with your uncle should be looked at as a way to connect with him, not a career enhancement move. People (family especially) are more important than a career. Keep things in perspective.

:)
 
USMC-SGT said:
i hate to steal this thread...but i cant take it any longer

WHY THE HELL ARE YOU SPENDING 17 THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR A USELESS ADD ON THAT GETS YOU A JOB YOU WOULD GET ANYWAY FOR FREE?

If you meet minimums (minimums is a very loose term, meaning plus or minus a couple hundred hours or so) then you apply to the regional of your choice and if you possess skills that the average pilot should have then you will be hired. There is no secret, no hidden door, no smoke and mirrors. Meet the minimums and be a good pilot, what other guarantee for a job do you need.

I CANT TAKE THIS ANYMORE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Click to expand...
I asked myself the very same thing. I originally wanted to CFI. But the cost for the ratings is exactly the same. Not to mention you have to chug through three more ratings. Not to mention rent etc. all while not getting paid. THEN giving another year or so back to the school to teach kids 8's and shortfields in the Cadet. Riiight. I'll take the RJ thank you.
 
intern_mike said:
I asked myself the very same thing. I originally wanted to CFI. But the cost for the ratings is exactly the same. Not to mention you have to chug through three more ratings. Not to mention rent etc. all while not getting paid. THEN giving another year or so back to the school to teach kids 8's and shortfields in the Cadet. Riiight. I'll take the RJ thank you.
Click to expand...

That's the spirit!

CFI'ing is for teh lozerz!!
 
Oh boy... I'm not even going to bother.

Good luck with all that.


EDIT: haha... 3 of us all said the same thing within 60 seconds.
 
ComplexHiAv8r said:
Thanks for the information, what is the average hours completed in the program? Also, do you know the failure rate from the RJ class?
Click to expand...
For myself, I'd be finishing with 250-300 flight hours. I got my private here so that would be everything. The success rate is 98%, and that carries through to the training you'll receive from the airline. It prepares you trust me. It will be your life until you finish. But you will have started a career as a well trained and more over competent pilot.
 
ok, let me get this straight, you are spending 17 large for a job at ASA, but you are flinching on a couple hundred bucks that can get you connected at United?:banghead:

P.S. I'd much rather fly in a '73 Cadet;)
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top