HELP! what aircraft should I start on a S360 or Do228
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HELP! what aircraft should I start on a S360 or Do228
I have 2 chances of getting the first job but can't decide which aircaft to go for one is a shorts 360 flying cargo and the other is a Dornier 228 flying passangers. Which do you think would be the best one to go for to help me get on a Boeing or Airbus with the big boys?
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My thoughts for what they are worth!
Both good aircraft on which to gain experience and I doubt that either would help more than the other to step up to a pure jet. To be trained by an airline on Boeing or Airbus I would guess that they look more at experience than type (unless of course you have a similar Boeing/Airbus type on your licence).
The SD360 is unpressurised, not sure about the Dornier, so flight is limited to 10,000' (certainly for a UK registered aircraft, not sure about the rest of the world).
Look at the overall package but I would prefer to fly passengers due to the hours being more civilised but it is very much a personal preference.
I have over 1000 hours on the SD360 and once you get used to the jokes and mickey taking it is a great aircraft to gain experience on.
Whichever you choose you will enjoy your first job in commercial aviation.
Good luck.
Both good aircraft on which to gain experience and I doubt that either would help more than the other to step up to a pure jet. To be trained by an airline on Boeing or Airbus I would guess that they look more at experience than type (unless of course you have a similar Boeing/Airbus type on your licence).
The SD360 is unpressurised, not sure about the Dornier, so flight is limited to 10,000' (certainly for a UK registered aircraft, not sure about the rest of the world).
Look at the overall package but I would prefer to fly passengers due to the hours being more civilised but it is very much a personal preference.
I have over 1000 hours on the SD360 and once you get used to the jokes and mickey taking it is a great aircraft to gain experience on.
Whichever you choose you will enjoy your first job in commercial aviation.
Good luck.
