Question about multi time and how much is enough

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So here's my situation. I completed the 90 day program at ATP this past summer, and am currently working as a CFI at a part 91 (soon to also be Part 141) flight school. At the time I finished, ATP wasn't hiring instructors (they'd just turned over most of their locations when hiring picked up), so I took this job. I like where I'm working, I'm averaging about 50 hrs/month, and the pay is pretty good for a flight school. Problem is, we don't have a multi, so my MEI is doing me zero good. I've got about 140 hrs multi, but in a very short time, none of it will be "within the last 6 months", which I see on a lot of applications. My ultimate goal is a good corporate gig, with a fortune 100 company (gotta have high goals to shoot for, right?
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So here's my concern...........do I have enough multi hrs, once I hit a decent TT level (I'm only at 500 right now), to get hired on doing charter or a smaller corporate flight dept gig (or in a direction that any of you experienced guys would suggest, given my ultimate goal), and will it matter that those hrs are not "within the last 6 months"? I'm trying to make a decision about staying where I'm at, or reapplying to ATP (or anywhere with a twin) so I can keep building those all-important multi hrs. I should mention also, the place I'm working at seems serious about getting a twin, albeit at some unidentified point in the future, so if my 140 hrs (plus a few King Air flights, etc here and there) are sufficient, I'd like to hear it so I can stay where I'm at.

On a totally unrelated note, how valuable is the fact that I've passed every checkride to date, on the first shot? Is this something that I should tout on my resume, or is it something noone cares about?

Thanks for reading my novel, appreciate any and all advice!
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here's a couple of openings at an FBO at the filed where I train.:
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Beechjet Captain
The qualifications for this position include: hold a current ATP Pilot Certificate with a BE-40 type rating and a First Class Medical Certificate; have 4000 hours total flight time, 2000 hours multi engine time, 1000 hours turbine time and 200 hours in the Beechjet 400/400A. Candidate must also be current in the Beechjet 400/400A as per FAR part 61. This position reports to the Flight Department Manager.
Reference #FCM - 101

PT Citation Excel Co-Pilot
The qualifications for this position include: hold a current ATP Pilot Certificate with a CE-560XL type rating and a Second Class Medical Certificate; have 3000 hours total flight time, 500 hours turbine time and 100 hours in Citation Excel. This position reports to the Flight Department Manager.
Reference #FCM - 100

PT King Air Captain
The qualifications for this position include: hold a current Commercial Pilot Certificate and a current FAA Second Class Medical Certificate; have 2500 hours total flight time, 1000 hours multi-engine time, 500 hours turbine time and 250 hours King Air 90/200 experience. This position reports to the Flight Department Manager.
Reference #FCM - 99

PT King Air Co-Pilot
The qualifications for this position include: hold a current Commercial Pilot Certificate and a current FAA Second Class Medical Certificate; have 1500 hours total flight time, 200 hours multi-engine time. This position reports to the Flight Department Manager.
Reference #FCM - 98


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They want at least 200 multi. From I have seen and read, the corp/charter ops want more multi time than some of the regional carriers. I know there are some regionals hiring with 600/100 times. If your fbo does not have a multi, it might not be a bad idea to reapply at ATP.

Good luck, whatever you do.

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On a totally unrelated note, how valuable is the fact that I've passed every checkride to date, on the first shot? Is this something that I should tout on my resume, or is it something noone cares about?


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If you pass, you pass. I wouldn't think anyone would care as long as you had the ratings. Now, if you had failed every checkride the first time, then it might be a different story.
 
Re: Question about multi time and how much is enou

Getting a job flying a jet other than going to the regionals is going to require 1500-2000TT with a typical minimum of 500ME. I think the route you are looking for is to get to135 IFR mins as quickly as possible (basically 1200TT) and then get a job flying piston twins. Once you get into your first 135 job future jobs will come much easier. If you want to become a corp pilot plan on getting 4000-5000TT with a couple thousand turbine PIC, plus a handful of jet type ratings.
 
I'd say stay where you are if you like it. If ATP would hire you and it pays as well, you like the location, and you think you'd like the job, maybe you should consider it. Otherwise, I would't be bother by the lack of currency or total multi time, at this point. You need total time and seem to be happy where you are. Keep plugging away to the 1200 hour total mark. Then, take another look at the situation. At that point, SE time isn't too important. Look for a twin job, to include instructing. But I'd say stay where you are now if you are happy there.

Don't tout your checkride record. Nobody cares unless it's a VERY bad record. The record you have is not unusual and I think you'd be bragging, a bit amaturish, to put that on your resume.
 
Applying elsewhere doesn't hurt ... so I'd say go with it. Keep your options open. After further thought you can turn down an offer, but apply so the options are available.
 
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You are to be commended for passing your checkrides on the first try. Like DE727 says, don't tout it unnecessarily, bt at least at Skywest, we ask if you've failed a checkride. It's part of your overall performance in your profession. We usually ask a follow-up question; what do you attribute you pass rate to?

For those that have failed checkrides... rest assured you are not disqualified. We just want to see that you learned from yor mistakes.

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I failed my IFR ride. I got asked on the interview. He then asked what I did and what I learned from it, then we moved on. As long as you didn't fail every single one your fine.
 
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