Which Program is the Best?
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Which Program is the Best?
Well I have got accepted into my course next year.
Just wondering which course is the best to get a job after graduating?
<1>
Single Engine Program
125 Hours Cessna 172
30 Hours Cessna 182
Total 155 Hours
<2>
Signle Engine Program with Multi Engine Rating
118 Hours Cessna 172
30 Hours Cessna 182
7 Hours PA44 Seminole (Twin Engine)
Total 155 Hours
<3>
Twin Engine Program
85 Hours Cessna 172
20 Hours Cessna 182
50 Hours PA44 Senimole (Twin Engine)
Total 155 Hours
So which course it the best to complete and why? I want a course that will score me a job in the flying industry after completing
Just wondering which course is the best to get a job after graduating?
<1>
Single Engine Program
125 Hours Cessna 172
30 Hours Cessna 182
Total 155 Hours
<2>
Signle Engine Program with Multi Engine Rating
118 Hours Cessna 172
30 Hours Cessna 182
7 Hours PA44 Seminole (Twin Engine)
Total 155 Hours
<3>
Twin Engine Program
85 Hours Cessna 172
20 Hours Cessna 182
50 Hours PA44 Senimole (Twin Engine)
Total 155 Hours
So which course it the best to complete and why? I want a course that will score me a job in the flying industry after completing
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IMHO,
you are splitting hairs.
BUT
option number 2 sounds the best. The bulk of jobs available for a low hours CPL are in singles, and a lot of them in high wing cessnas, so the more time in them the better. Also a good idea to get the multi rating out of the way while you can afford it. If you get into a company with decent progression, you don't have to go away to do more training before you take that next step.
good luck
Jex
you are splitting hairs.
BUT
option number 2 sounds the best. The bulk of jobs available for a low hours CPL are in singles, and a lot of them in high wing cessnas, so the more time in them the better. Also a good idea to get the multi rating out of the way while you can afford it. If you get into a company with decent progression, you don't have to go away to do more training before you take that next step.
good luck
Jex
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Is multi rating the same as Instrument Ratings? Is doing a Instructor Rating worth while too?
I have read many post on PPrune about incresing Twin Engine hours to score a job?
Well I am thinking of getting all those endorsement, so I can concentrate on my flying later
I have read many post on PPrune about incresing Twin Engine hours to score a job?
Well I am thinking of getting all those endorsement, so I can concentrate on my flying later
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Hi Stevieboy,
The multi-rating would just be an inital twin engine aircraft endorsement. The instrument rating would be an extra $7-$8000 on top of those courses. I notice they add up to 150 hours so it's probably just a bare CPL without an Instrument Rating. As for twin hours, yes the more the better, but with such a low total time by the end of the course it would not be worthwhile to pay the extra for Seminole time. You won't get a twin job to start off with anyway. Build up some high-wing cessna time initially, then you can worry about twin time later. As for an intructor rating, well you could do it,but do those courses include a night-rating as well? You need that before even considering an instructor rating...cheers, and good luck!
The multi-rating would just be an inital twin engine aircraft endorsement. The instrument rating would be an extra $7-$8000 on top of those courses. I notice they add up to 150 hours so it's probably just a bare CPL without an Instrument Rating. As for twin hours, yes the more the better, but with such a low total time by the end of the course it would not be worthwhile to pay the extra for Seminole time. You won't get a twin job to start off with anyway. Build up some high-wing cessna time initially, then you can worry about twin time later. As for an intructor rating, well you could do it,but do those courses include a night-rating as well? You need that before even considering an instructor rating...cheers, and good luck!
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I'd go for either option 1 or 2. High wing time in GA? - can't beat it. If I were you I'd substitute any twin time for 200 series Cessna Time. People up North always seem to ask as they are looking at your CV "any 200 series time?...". In my opinion don't worry about twins too much you've got to master the singles first. Plus once you are employed and racking up a few hours you will be able to A)claim twin stuff on your tax and B) be able to fully appreciate the handling of the twins without worrying about the basics of flying. Paying for twin time when you are new to the game doesn't give you the value for money that a 200 series will give you. Good luck.
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I think you guys are right, I better know how to master single engine before I can master twin engine. I think <2> is the best since I do get a multi engine rating.
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Probably not a bad choice,just dont think you'll get a twin job cause your not going to, but at least you have it just in case! Although a lot of employers will say go pay for the twin endorsement for the aircraft they have fly. More importantly is to make sure you have your ATPL subjects, you may think you dont need them yet but the time will arrive when you do and you may be accepted into an airline with low hours but without your ATPLs your not even considered. Its real hard to study when your flying 80-100 hours a month and living in some hole up north. GET YOUR EXAMS DONE then get get out and go find a job. Good luck!
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Why would you think that I wouldn't get a twin job? Everyone eventually will get a twin engine job, but it is just a matter of time 
Well, after completing the course I will have a frozen ATPL
I do planning to go on getting a degree in Aviation Science, an Instrument Ratings, an Instructor Rating... etc.
Well, after completing the course I will have a frozen ATPL
I do planning to go on getting a degree in Aviation Science, an Instrument Ratings, an Instructor Rating... etc.
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G'Day Stevieboy,
You need a multi-engine Command Instrument Rating to have a "Frozen ATPL"... I think aerosoul was implying that you won't get a twin job straight out of a course like that rather than won't get a twin job ever!
Lancer
You need a multi-engine Command Instrument Rating to have a "Frozen ATPL"... I think aerosoul was implying that you won't get a twin job straight out of a course like that rather than won't get a twin job ever!
Lancer
