scoobs

Lacy will hire with 1000 hrs call them.And Skywest will hire at mins but you have to be lucky. [ 14. June 2005, 17:46: Message edited by: scoobs ]

So what I suck at writing.All I'm saying is there are better places to fly then the regionals.Turbine PIC is what matters and will move you up in your flying career.And commanche here are some companies.Clay Lacy,Spirit,and WCC to name a few.This is my opnion but flying T-Props at lower time makes you a better pilot. [ 14. June 2005, 13:54: Message edited by: scoobs ]

Commanche your the idiot.If you don't believe me go post this on flightinfo.I'm not going to fight with you.At AMF you will start at 23,000 a year compared to 19,000 at Skywest.Pic turbine is what the majors are looking for.So you take a year and a half to upgrade at Skywest or you 6 months at AMF.Your the dipshit get your facts straight.

Commance I hope you are joking.If you want to fly cargo you can get on with Airnet or Ameriflight at 1200 hrs.With AMF you will upgrade to turbine equipement in six months and be home everyday and make more money.There is no regional out there with that quick of an upgrade.There are plenty of charter companies that will hire at 1000 hrs for the right seat.Upgrades are around a year on a light jet.Then its all turbine pic.Rainman and anyone else looking for more info go to flightinfo and do a search. [ 13. June 2005, 13:46: Message edited by: scoobs ]

Another problem is everyone thinks the airlines are so great but there not.You could fly charter or cargo and make more money.If you have no flight time your only option is to bum or become a CFI.Most heavy units now have lots of chances to bum and make a living. [ 12. June 2005, 21:54: Message edited by: scoobs ]

I think it depends on what aircraft and your unit.Either way you will make more then a regional pilot.From other people on this board you can make decent money if your flexible.

Every Navy Seal I talked to was so layed back he would never tell somebody what they really did.

Do these programs really work or does it depend on how bad your vision is?

Reddog are you saying log dual and sic at the same time?

Replacement training unit.

Here is what life is like for a typical F-16 pilot.I had the same question so how this helps. Typical Day flying: Show up about 1 hour prior to Mass Brief (unless I need to do more mission planning). Mass Brief is 2.5 hours prior to takeoff. We brief for about an hour. Step, Start, Taxi, Arm Up takes about an hour. Most local sorties are between 1.0 and 1.5 hours. After landing is about 30 min. Tape assessment is about 45 min. Then debried can last 1-3 hours. If it's an upgrade ride then it will be longer. A CT debried can be real short. Then you have to see if you're flying the next day. If so then you need to start mission planning for the next day. So the flying part takes about 6-9 hours + the mission planning time (0.5 - 2.0 hours). These are average times and usually you can cut down on a lot of it if you're smart about time management. In addition to the flying duties you try to squeeze in some non-flying duties (email, etc...) so that you stay on top of stuff. Typical Day not flying: Depends on your job. I started out as a scheduler and it wasn't too bad but some people hate to be schedulers. Other shops include Training, Weapons, Stan/Eval, Mobility, Life Support, Safety. And if you're a LT then you'll have SNACKO responsibilities (snack bar, party planning, cleanup, beer purchasing, squadron cleanup, etc...). If I'm not flying then I'll usually spend about 8-10 hours at work. I shoot for 8 hours but sometimes you get real-time tasking and you have to complete small jobs before you can leave so you find yourself leaving at about the 10 hour mark. The only time I stay longer than 10 hours is if I also have to fly that day OR if I'm double or triple turning (2 or 3 sorties in one day) and of course those are going to be long days. Non-Flying duties usually involve lots of email, paper pushing, reading and adhering to Regs, studying for an upgrade or for self improvement, attending academics, etc... I could get real specific into the jobs of each Shop but I'm not sure if that's what you want. If someone tells you that they hate flying fighters because they barely fly and spend 12+ hours at work 6 days a week then my response to that is they need to get better time management. I definately do not neglect my life outside flying so I make it a priority to NOT do work at home and to NOT do work on a weekend. There are very rare exceptions to this (such as upgrade rides that I need to prepare) but I am definately satisfied with the fighter lifestyle. The one caveot, I think it is fairly high-paced so I seldom have time to just vegitate in front of the TV or do other things that waste time but are relaxing. I do, however, have time to workout at least 4+ times a week, go camping or rock climbing on the weekends, watch a movie every once in a while, leave work at 3 and go down to the beach for the afternoon, read magazines or books for fun, plus other random hobbies. There are some people who don't have a life outside of flying but I'm definately not one of them. It's all about prioritizing. [ 25. April 2005, 05:08: Message edited by: Toro ]

The only reason I said that was the KC-10 guy said they average 7 RON's a month plus one 3 or 4 month deployment to the desert.

Isn't it correct that the C-5 and KC-10 guys aren't gone 200 days a year?

If you look through this guys blog you will see what its like.He came from tankers and Uav's and was regreting going to the C-17.Coming back from a 2 week trip only to be home for 2 days before going on another 2 week trip. www.afpilot.com [ 23. April 2005, 18:41: Message edited by: scoobs ]

No I'm not mad and I'm not a spy.They might sound like crazy questions but it doesn't sound like you fly for an airline.So I was wondering if you space A flight since a 1000 miles is a long way to go.

This guy wrote a book on his experience flying the SR-71.A guy had an emergency while taxing to the runway.He was so deadicated he continued on.After the flight they had to pull him out because he was in so much pain.

Wow I have never been considered a spy.For some reason people don't like my questions.But all I'm trying to do in learn as much I can.If you have any questions about me just ask.

How hard is it to become a full time ALO without being rated? [ 20. April 2005, 12:16: Message edited by: scoobs ]

Wouldn't it be harder with a FW because you have to fly more?And Bergman are you planning on moving closer?Do you fly or drive? [ 20. April 2005, 12:13: Message edited by: scoobs ]

Huey how do you like flying the Hercs?Is the TDY rate killing you coming from the C-21?And can heavy guys become ALO's?Beaver did you get jump qualified and what are TDY rates?Is it hard to get picked up in the reserves? [ 19. April 2005, 21:47: Message edited by: scoobs ]

I know it depends if its a FW or heavy unit but is that hard to do?

Tug are you with the unit out of McChord?

Is it possible to commute to your unit?

AirG how many hours are possible a month to as a bum on the C-17?I'm still a year away before I can apply.Hopefully I will get picked up by March ARB.

And how many people do they pick a year or does it depend.