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Old 8th January 2009 | 08:14
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BelArgUSA
 
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Hola DC3freightpooch...
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So you want to blow more money, this time on 320 or 737 rating...?
Well, the depressed industry will appreciate. Get your dough ready.
Where will they hire you with a rating but zilch hours is my question.
xxx
First considerations. The odds for you in USA are better with the 737.
There are more old 737s flying with non-skeds than there are 320s.
Same overseas, Africa or South America, some areas of Asia.
xxx
The other thing is the cost. The 737 appears to be cheaper than the 320.
I heard of 737 ratings sold at a cost, all inclusive of about $7,000.
I honestly believe there is a hoax with 320 TRTOs in the USA.
TRTOs dream about all these European kids coming loaded with €€€...
So, the 320 ratings are priced in proportion of the wallet of customers.
Might be wrong, but heard $20,000 for a 320 type rating.
For me, a 737NG sim, or a 320 sim should be same operating cost...
So should be about same price... is it...?
xxx
There might be some 320 jobs in India and the Middle East.
But really, with zero time... would surprise me you would be hired.
Many guys with time/experience are on furlough right now. Both types.
If they apply with these carriers, they will get the job, not you.
xxx
You are rated CE-500 - Try to survive on the Slotation...
Until Obama fixes it all, and GM sells a few big 4x4 V8 SUVs again.
Or dumps few more trillions, this time to refinance the bankrupt TRTOs.
xxx
Good luck

Happy contrails

Last edited by BelArgUSA; 8th January 2009 at 10:25. Reason: spelling
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