Pt. 135 vs. Banner Tow

[FlyByWire22]

Evening all,

I'm currently at a 135 VFR operation, flying twins. Started training in January, and am still waiting on my check ride with the FAA. Our D.O. likes to poke the beast, so to speak, and the FAA in turn takes their sweet time in giving us check rides etc. We don't have a check airman, which only compounds the problem. I don't have a problem with taking my ride with an inspector, but I do have a problem waiting this long. When he finally did show up this past week, something wasn't signed off to his liking in the MX log book, so he scrubbed the ride - didn't even start it. I'm sitting at 1300 TT, 450 point to point x-country, 55 multi. My ultimate goal is the Majors or large PT 91 - that being said, if I were to tow banners or sky divers for another 200-300 hours, instead of 135 would that hurt me when applying to regionals? Any thoughts or advice to give a frustrated 22 year old looking for direction?

 

[sweeps]

Go tow and get that regional job, that's ridiculous $.02

 

[FlyingScot]

Is your D.O. poking the Bear or is the Bear poking the D.O.?

Dealing with the FAA can make things very unnecessarily complicated and frustrating, just remember they are there to help. Do whatever is going to get you to a regional the quickest. The only concern is a few months of VFR only flying might make you a VFR pilot.

 

[BobDDuck]

You REALLY don't want to be working at a shop that has a less than good relationship with the FAA. No reason to risk your certificates just because management likes to dance with the the Feds.

 

[hook_dupin]

At this point, the regionals don't care how you came to 1500 hours...

 

[daydreamer]

Once you have you have your atp minimums, are you going to leave the 135 job? Question is how fast do you want to the hours.

 

[jtrain609]

Evening all,

I'm currently at a 135 VFR operation, flying twins. Started training in January, and am still waiting on my check ride with the FAA. Our D.O. likes to poke the beast, so to speak, and the FAA in turn takes their sweet time in giving us check rides etc. We don't have a check airman, which only compounds the problem. I don't have a problem with taking my ride with an inspector, but I do have a problem waiting this long. When he finally did show up this past week, something wasn't signed off to his liking in the MX log book, so he scrubbed the ride - didn't even start it. I'm sitting at 1300 TT, 450 point to point x-country, 55 multi. My ultimate goal is the Majors or large PT 91 - that being said, if I were to tow banners or sky divers for another 200-300 hours, instead of 135 would that hurt me when applying to regionals? Any thoughts or advice to give a frustrated 22 year old looking for direction?

Regionals don't care. Get the time and get in.

 

[jskibo]

Just come back up to MKG and we will knock out the remaining 200 in the Mooney That's only like 7 Vegas trips

 

[FlyByWire22]

Just come back up to MKG and we will knock out the remaining 200 in the Mooney That's only like 7 Vegas trips

If I had the cash to bank roll that endeavor, we would already be drinking beers on the strip amigo!

 

[FlyByWire22]

Thank you all for the thoughts and opinions!

 

[Finny]

Run, don't walk, away from that place. No reason that you need to put up with that.

 

[hook_dupin]

If I had the cash to bank roll that endeavor, we would already be drinking beers on the strip amigo!

Piedmont has a program to pay for your last 200 hours for you in exchange for a tenure agreement...

http://forums.jetcareers.com/threads/for-those-interested-piedmont-airlines.214946/#post-2412008

...it may not be the best for everyone, but there's something to be said for saying "Back when I was your age, I got some to pay me to go to Vegas..."

 

[hook_dupin]

Was that PSA or Piedmont? I knew Piedmont was doing that for employees (rampers, gate agents, etc...) but hadn't heard about PSA doing it.

I think its Piedmont. I hadn't heard that it's employees only.

Also, they're having a recruiting fair in Vegas in late April. @FlyByWire22 shoukd ask if they'll fund that trip if he signs a letter of intent.

 

[Goreman11]

grand canyon/ scenic airlines. Do a year and your golden.