Career Advice
Hi guys, first time posting for some career advice.
I was lucky enough to get an FO job opportunity in a B787 straight out of instructing in Cessnas and have been flying for about a year and a half now.
I thought this was a dream come true (flying my dream aircraft + skipping the SH 4leg a day battles) and it really was until I realized it was a double edged sword.
My company focuses on LH routes along with a little bit of short and mid-haul routes on the side which leaves me about 1~4 landings per month.
From my experience flying so far, these numbers are far from enough to get my skills up quickly.
Ofcourse my company is aware of this and it will take me and my classmates approximately 9~10 years to even be eligible for command here. (meaning it might take longer if there is a long line of senior FOs waiting in line)
The company plans to expand its routes (both LH and SH) but I am just worried these so called SH (2 legged quick-turns or layover flights) routes that I get 1~2 times a month on a 787 is not enough to substitute for 4leg a day SH experience.
I have frequently asked for advice from captains in my company. Some say your 9~10 years of experience in LH flying with a mix of some SH in type will be enough to prepare you to move to the LHS on the same game. But there are others that say SH fast pace game + frequent opportunities in the controls are crucial to increasing your "capacity" as a pilot (ultimately PIC).
So my question to you guys is.. Should I stay here and wait another 8-9 years to jump from the RHS to the LHS of the 787 or should I make a move to another airline say, a low cost flying 737 to get that SH experience and shorter time to command?
++ I am also looking into opportunities like the Middle East or AJX, EVA, SIA for 787 jobs that can allow me to fly more SH routes but for the time being, above is the decision I have to make...