Single Pilot IFR, Right First Job?
Having qualfied last year, a couple of months ago I landed a job with a small operator. I have been working (very hard) on the ground so far. Fair enough. 'Soon' I am to start flying, Single Pilot IFR,(not pax) admitedley on a single, fairly short, route, but in addition to some fairly demanding ground duties with long hours, and for a very demanding boss.. .The thing is, I know can fly an aeroplane. But the VFR flying I've done (in some pretty chalanging environments) is one thing. I passed the IR first time. I know they wont let me off on my own unless they are fairly happy. But I'm not sure, deep inside, that one dark, horrible night, that I'll cope,when I'm on my own with noone to back me up/ guide me / hold my hand, and the boss and the rest of the job is obviously another factor.. .Obviously, at this stage in my career, partcually in this job market, I don't want to throw away my first break. But for the sake of my own longetivety etc, I'm wondering if I should.. .Any of you more experienced guys been in a simular situation, and what would you advise?