Absolutely insane...It really amazes me that there are people who think like this...You do realize there is a flying world outside of Jetcareers and it is very different right? In one year (not a lot of time), you will have the times for your ATP, have made more money than you would at 2 or 3 years at a regional, and you have gained 1800 important hours in the cockpit.
Ya know not everyone gives a crap about the regional airlines, and I know its hard to believe, but most people getting hired Part 91, do so because who you know, and having this time in your logbook, sure makes you a lot more marketable to who you know...
pathetic. I'm sorry you believe that there are only very specific types of flying that are worthwhile, and all the rest are pointless...Have you already lost your love of flying man?
Just take it easy and try and keep a little tact alright?
1) I am not one of these low-timer starry eyed pilots. I have over 2000TT and I've been flying freight for the last year. By many standards I am still very low time.
2) I am not discounting the importance of gaining time and experience. Regardless of the type of time, any experience will improve your pilot skills and airmanship.
3) Honestly, until very recently I never gave a crap about the regionals myself. You may have noticed that I just took a job with Pinnacle, but this is for personal reasons including living at home, more schedule flexibility (kinda), and faster upgrade opportunities translating into a larger paycheck in the semi-long term.
4) Thanks for calling me and/or my perspectives pathetic. That is really professional.
5) I simply made an observation on the type of time that would be acquired with said job. Time is time, yes, but it may be a bit short sighted to say that all time is equal. The horse is already very dead and very beaten, but the fact is that certain types of experiences are more desirable to specific employers.
6) No, I love flying very much. Why would you even ask that question? I think it is safe to say that the vast majority of the folks on this site love what they do.
7) Please do not make the assumption that I believe only certain types of time are worthwhile and all the rest are pointless as you put it.
Can we please try and build an environment on this web site that is professional and respectful. That is what separates this one from the others. When you come down on someone who may have a difference in opinion, it may deter some of the newer members from posting legitimate thoughts or questions.
That being said, this seems like a great opportunity for a low time pilot. My view was that long contracts (and one year is not a super long time) can be a deterrent for job seekers especially in such a ripe hiring environment as we have today. Whether your goals are to fly for a regional, major, freight, fractional, or part 91 charters, lots of folks are hiring now. For those looking to make a career out of flying, contracts are a factor that should be part of the decision making process. As someone else pointed out, perhaps they are trying to limit applicants to those who are not interested in simply building time.
