Any low time people finding work?

[Just another canuck]

Food for thought, partially the money spent doing the road trip could be enough to get you through your "purchased" type rating course for better job opportunities HAHA.

Just had to throw that out there !

I actually think that's an excellent point. It's the same as buying an instructor rating or a float rating. By the time you drive across the country and spend all that money on food, gas and hotels, how much would all that add up to? Then add in the lost time not working when you could have been working... why not just get a bank loan and buy a PPC? Get a letter of intent from an operator first maybe, but it's really not all that bad of an idea. It's what they do in Europe and Africa, why not here?

[iflyforpie]

Food for thought, partially the money spent doing the road trip could be enough to get you through your "purchased" type rating course for better job opportunities HAHA.

Just had to throw that out there !

I actually think that's an excellent point. It's the same as buying an instructor rating or a float rating. By the time you drive across the country and spend all that money on food, gas and hotels, how much would all that add up to? Then add in the lost time not working when you could have been working... why not just get a bank loan and buy a PPC? Get a letter of intent from an operator first maybe, but it's really not all that bad of an idea. It's what they do in Europe and Africa, why not here?

Because after you do all that, you still have to pony up gas and grocery money to make a road trip to look for work.

[Just another canuck]

Because after you do all that, you still have to pony up gas and grocery money to make a road trip to look for work.

That's why I said this.

Get a letter of intent from an operator first maybe

If someone guarantees you a job if you go buy the PPC, maybe it's not such a bad idea. And no need for anyone to start a long discussion about "buying" your job... we've all seen it before.

[CaptainOver]

does anyone know anything about commercial avation? they recently ran an ad for a ramp position and causual FO position. would that be in the navajo or cheyenne? know how many guys there are hiring and when? how many do they have in their fleet?

[SkyWolfe]

viewtopic.php?f=13&t=53660

Thats all I could get on Commercial Aviation,

[KHills]

Hey all.

I know some of you have been supportive of my search for a job. Im happy to report: I got a minnow trapping job in ear falls! Im excited to start my career (250TT) Reading the threads talking about minnnow trapping make it sound like a real adrenaline high all summer for sure! If anyone has any tips or tricks of the trade, Id love to hear from ya. for all you fellow lowtimers, cross your fingers and be in the right place at the right time. (too cliche, i know, i was sick of hearing that when I didnt have something lined up, but really, its true) theres still hope

[Invertago]

Congrats KHills, nice to hear you got your first gig, its always the hardest!

[AV8R]

theres a job in the job ads 500TT in YBX; its for a medevac on a Kingair 90
fill your boots

[CaptainOver]

Why was the ad for Strait Air first officer BE90 taken down??? are they actually hiring?

[Invertago]

Probably filled it and their fax machine was running out of toner from the resumes?

[Cat Driver]

I know some of you have been supportive of my search for a job. Im happy to report: I got a minnow trapping job in ear falls! Im excited to start my career (250TT) Reading the threads talking about minnnow trapping make it sound like a real adrenaline high all summer for sure! If anyone has any tips or tricks of the trade, Id love to hear from ya.

That is a great break KHills.

Now here is some advice.

Be very careful as you learn what your airplane will do, always leave yourself lots of room for error because you will make errors as you learn.

I also started my career flying in a demanding job with the same time you have and thankfully never exceeded my limits and retired after 55 years in aviation without ever having an accident.....you can to just know your and your airplanes limits as you learn.

. E.

[KHills]

Thanks Cat! A lot of guys have warned me about the dangers of the job and some have told me im crazy for doing it. With the right attitude though, I know it will be a great learning experience and give me some solid stick and rudder skills that will hone everything I've practised so far and give me much further skill in float flying than any 50hr bush course could teach.

[Cat Driver]

Thanks Cat! A lot of guys have warned me about the dangers of the job and some have told me im crazy for doing it.

It is only as dangerous as you make it.

Those who told you that you are crazy don't have a clue.

[Invertago]

Or they're jelous you have a fun job.

[CPLMike89]

240 tt many resumes finally took a job working the dock for a great company.

[volez]

Hey Guys !

Got a job but on the ground, rampie ( for a minimum of a year in Churchill ) after a 3 months of job hunting and 2 road trip. 645 TT 400 PIC ( 230 tail dragger ). No doubt times are tough...

[pw308]

I've sent out over 50 resumes. 250TT Had 2 interviews so far. Still waiting to hear back about them.

[Brown Bear]

why not just get a bank loan and buy a PPC? Get a letter of intent from an operator first maybe, but it's really not all that bad of an idea.

This is the attitude that has turned this industry into shit.

[Just another canuck]

why not just get a bank loan and buy a PPC? Get a letter of intent from an operator first maybe, but it's really not all that bad of an idea.

This is the attitude that has turned this industry into shit.

BB, f**kin' relax dude... I've never paid, nor do I ever intend to. In fact, I turned a job down at VAL after being offered employment and chose to stay unemployed instead. I was just saying at least it's your PPC... you can call it your own. Would I do it? No.

BTW, it's attitudes like yours that sway people from seeking advice here and also why this site is so commonly referred to as poison.

[Doc]

why not just get a bank loan and buy a PPC? Get a letter of intent from an operator first maybe, but it's really not all that bad of an idea.

This is the attitude that has turned this industry into shit.

BB, f**kin' relax dude... I've never paid, nor do I ever intend to. In fact, I turned a job down at VAL after being offered employment and chose to stay unemployed instead. I was just saying at least it's your PPC... you can call it your own. Would I do it? No.

BTW, it's attitudes like yours that sway people from seeking advice here and also why this site is so commonly referred to as poison.

You're the one suggesting folks buy a PPC. Not the Brown Bear. And bully for you turning down VAL. Bet that caused them many sleepless nights.

[hydraulic fluid]

How is the job hunt going?If you are looking what type of time do you have?
I have 750 hours and am still looking

[CanadianEh]

I have 0 hours and I'm looking for a summer job (on the ground) in YOW. PM if you have any leads.

[PHaslam]

1150 TT, 900 PIC Current Group 1 Instrument, Current Class 3 Instructor Rating, Just took a job on the ramp which looks like over a year wait for a flying position. F*ck Me.

[FastFlyBy]

350tt floats, expired IATRA, 1 yr past my first IFR renewal and five since my initial ride I'm still waiting for my first flying position after a number of false starts. At this point I think I've spent most of my life discouraged.

I was lucky enough for once to be the right person in the right place at the right time for my current job, a ground position for a great company. At least now I still have hope of moving up.

Got married too now which I sure can kind of hinder the flying career, but at some point I think that you've got to decide what you really want out of life. A semi-satisfying yet unreliable career or an actual life in my case. Am I right?

[Cat Driver]

A semi-satisfying yet unreliable career or an actual life in my case. Am I right?

Yes, you have it right.