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rpatte1637

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Hello everyone, I am looking for a low time pilot position, either PIC or SIC. I am a commercial SEL/MEL instrument pilot with a BS in Aviation Science from Utah Valley University. I have 730 hours total time, some turboprop time as SIC and meet VFR 135 minimums. I am currently on lay off from a non-aviation position and would like to find a job where I can either fly or move into a flying position at a later time (flight follower, dispatcher, lineman, ramp, etc.). Since I am on unemployment, I am eligible for funding from WIA to help my new employer with training cost. This could be helpful for other low time pilot in my position also, feel free to check with your local Department of Labor Office for WIA information. Each state and regional area has its own set of standards, but as for my regional area, it will reimburse half my salary back to my new employer, up to 440 hours as long as it not in a position that I have worked in before. If anyone knows of a position or employer that may be willing to take on a lower time pilot, if they could get back some of their initial investment, please contact me at copilot1900@yahoo.com. I am located northwest of Atlanta, but will consider other areas for the right position. Again, thanks for the help everyone.

Scott
 
There are a ton of jobs posted in the jobs available section. If you're willing to move, there might be a few that suit you perfectly. It's not quite the kind of market that will easily land you a job where you want, yet. Maybe next summer or after, but there are jobs out there...
 
rpatte1637 said:
Hello everyone, I am looking for a low time pilot position, either PIC or SIC. I am a commercial SEL/MEL instrument pilot with a BS in Aviation Science from Utah Valley University. I have 730 hours total time, some turboprop time as SIC and meet VFR 135 minimums. I am currently on lay off from a non-aviation position and would like to find a job where I can either fly or move into a flying position at a later time (flight follower, dispatcher, lineman, ramp, etc.). Since I am on unemployment, I am eligible for funding from WIA to help my new employer with training cost. This could be helpful for other low time pilot in my position also, feel free to check with your local Department of Labor Office for WIA information. Each state and regional area has its own set of standards, but as for my regional area, it will reimburse half my salary back to my new employer, up to 440 hours as long as it not in a position that I have worked in before. If anyone knows of a position or employer that may be willing to take on a lower time pilot, if they could get back some of their initial investment, please contact me at copilot1900@yahoo.com. I am located northwest of Atlanta, but will consider other areas for the right position. Again, thanks for the help everyone.

Scott
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I don't have to tell you or anyone that the market is extremely though right now, there are over 7000 pilots on furlough or laid off right now, and lot's of people graduating college or coming out of flight training with CFIs. Since you don't have your CFI, it makes it a little harder, but even flight instructing jobs are hard to come by these days. Since you are eligible for WIA funding, I'd put that money to good use and get some additional training or certification. Don't bother at looking at getting a type rating or doing an RJ course, it is useless unless you have time in type.

My recommendation, use that WIA money and get your dispatch liscense or an A&P if you want to stay in aviation. There are jobs out there for those positions and will definitely help you later down the road.
 
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