Welcome to aviation. This type of job is truly a labour of love and passion for most. Prepare yourself now for a few years of low wages, sh*ty working conditions, possibly living in remote areas and having no fixed address for a while. Unless you are directly related to someone who owns or runs a descent flight ops this is probably what your going to face for the first little while. This start in aviation tends to weed out the wannabees within the first few years just like flight training does at around the $10k mark. If you don't mind relocating and doing some ramp work for a while then most northern operators will give you a second look provided you bring with you a good attitude, strong work ethic and back. It will be hard however some days to watch someone 5-7 years your junior still popping zits all over the captains shirt as they climb aboard that King Air that you just finished loading. Then there is the other option of instructing. Not to be looked down upon instructing has its merits as well. Although some may see this as a complete was of time it will by sheer neccessity impove your flying skill. You will probably not develop any bad habits for fear you pass them on to others. As well you understand more the intricacies of flying, not just what you need to pass an exam. You really learn alot by teaching. However this job too comes fully equipped with low pay, long hours and people who try to kill you every day. The only advantage is you may be able to secure a job within an urban region. Also be forwarned, 1000hrs is a posted minimum at A/C. Currently most of those being interview come with +2500hrsTT and good turboprop and jet experience. As for my experience, Instructed for 2yrs, then Navajo/421 6 months, S/O-F/O 727 year and half. 2200TT
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