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Old 2nd Jul 2012, 14:01   #1 (permalink)
 
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Offshore Vs Executive

Is it a good deal switching from the Executive world to the Offshore?

I'm 26 yrs old, I'll be making less money initially as a FO, going from cpt single turbine to FO twin turbine, 20 hrs month to about 70hrs month 15x15.

Anyone who's done it, have you ever regret it?
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Old 2nd Jul 2012, 14:15   #2 (permalink)
 
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Step up to twins as soon as you can. It's much easier to go back to a single than the other way around if it's not for you. A few smart moves now will make it easier for you as you get older!
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Old 2nd Jul 2012, 15:10   #3 (permalink)
 
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I would agree with Sir Korsky if you can get a job offshore now when you are young which gives you time on twins and an intsrument rating it will be well worth it. I stepped up from the 206 doing most jobs to offshore co-pilot only to be able to leave offshore after 6 years getting a single pilot twin onshore job at 29.

Offshore compared to executive is simpler and more straight forward with less pressure.

Also if you can a 76 or 139 rating in the process that will be very helpful after your time offshore.
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Old 2nd Jul 2012, 15:52   #4 (permalink)

 
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Go for it

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Old 2nd Jul 2012, 16:06   #5 (permalink)
 
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thank's for the input gentlemen!
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Old 3rd Jul 2012, 08:21   #6 (permalink)
 
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Go offshore. I went the other way and always regretted it.
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Old 3rd Jul 2012, 11:15   #7 (permalink)
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Yes go for it! I see you live in brazil. Good market you can make captain on medium twin within 2 years time all depends on previous experience.

Good luck.
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