Boots2Wings
Just happy to be here.
Hey folks,
Been a while since Ive posted anything, so pardon me if I appear as a lurker (although I mainly am), but wanted to hop on to look for some advice.
Quick update: While finishing my time as a CFI i decided cargo was what I wanted to be doing. I took a 135 offer to fly 99s and 1900s and have been enjoying it (although the long days can still kick my butt). From the challenge of SP IFR to flying somewhat janky planes by hand in the thick of it, its great. I am convinced that boxes are what I want moving forward even though I know that my job description will certainly change.
So here is my question, and to the best of my ability I have researched it, so I applogize if it comes off as extremely obvious...
Where/How do I go from here?
I purely want to fly cargo.
I wouldnt want an Omni job (although i personally love the carrier for bringing me home twice) if they bounced pilots between freight loads and people, which I understand is the case (Same for Atlas i believe).
I would like to make in the low 100s after a few years with the company, working a reasonable schedule, not after 15-20years.
My ultimate goal is to go from my current gig somewhere I can stay until retirement making a decent check while enjoying a decent QOL.
Of course UPS or FDX are the dream, but Im looking to see what all the options and carriers out there are.
Basically, I need a little direction.
For example as a Student Pilot I knew how to get to the “real jobs”. PP-IR-Comm-cfi and then work to 1500 hours and either go 135 or to the regionals.
Now that ive gotten that job....what are the next steps? What should my long term plan look like?
Thanks for your time
Been a while since Ive posted anything, so pardon me if I appear as a lurker (although I mainly am), but wanted to hop on to look for some advice.
Quick update: While finishing my time as a CFI i decided cargo was what I wanted to be doing. I took a 135 offer to fly 99s and 1900s and have been enjoying it (although the long days can still kick my butt). From the challenge of SP IFR to flying somewhat janky planes by hand in the thick of it, its great. I am convinced that boxes are what I want moving forward even though I know that my job description will certainly change.
So here is my question, and to the best of my ability I have researched it, so I applogize if it comes off as extremely obvious...
Where/How do I go from here?
I purely want to fly cargo.
I wouldnt want an Omni job (although i personally love the carrier for bringing me home twice) if they bounced pilots between freight loads and people, which I understand is the case (Same for Atlas i believe).
I would like to make in the low 100s after a few years with the company, working a reasonable schedule, not after 15-20years.
My ultimate goal is to go from my current gig somewhere I can stay until retirement making a decent check while enjoying a decent QOL.
Of course UPS or FDX are the dream, but Im looking to see what all the options and carriers out there are.
Basically, I need a little direction.
For example as a Student Pilot I knew how to get to the “real jobs”. PP-IR-Comm-cfi and then work to 1500 hours and either go 135 or to the regionals.
Now that ive gotten that job....what are the next steps? What should my long term plan look like?
Thanks for your time