Let's explore the different "types" of professional flying...Each has their pros and cons, and what might be good for you might be terrible for another!
Thank you Chris, you did an excellent job explaining all three. I’m inspired to begin this journey for fun and passion but not driven or motivated by money - more for freedom and Liberty specially at my age and third career.
Hey Chris - I'm going to Utah Valley University and taking a Dispatch Operations class and I'm learning about the differences between these two. The information you provided here I hope helps me decide what route to go when I finish up the remainder of my ratings! Thanks for the honest opinion and great breakdown on quality of life/pay/tips for all 3!
Chris, I thought you were stevo at first. I was like, stevo is a pilot?! What the hell have we as a society done to allow this?!😂 Great info and thank you.
How funny, I used to get that a lot. When I was still a Cop, I walked into a hospital and one of the security guards said I looked like Steveo. I had gotten that so much I jokingly said "He's my half-brother." The dude took off running telling everybody Steveo's half brother is a cop. Super embarassing and funny at the same time.
Chris, great info. I’m looking for a career after military flying and see the similarities with 121 when it comes to standardization. Have you ever been concerned with the lack of standardization or the competency of copilots in 135 or 91? You mentioned the pressure to get somewhere with other than 121 operations and that sounds like a big red flag to me. Do you think that this hiring boom across all operations will degrade the skill level of new pilots especially at 135 or 91 in the coming years?
You bring up great questions, all are too difficult to answer in a short reply here. Happy to chat anytime, I think you might be surprised as to the "competency" question...email me and we can setup a time to chat via cell if you like. Happy to help out.
Hi Chris. You have done really great video. Thanks a lot. I’m CFI with 660 hours, trying to figure which route to choose 121 or 135. As of right now I would like to get a job as SIC. Want to get couple advices from you. Should I pay for the type? Or it’s too early for me ? How I can get in touch with you?
Did fly for 135 and 91 for the last 20 years. If you get lucky with 91 owner it’s the best place to work but you never know how long it will last . part 135 least money but it’s more stable
7:25 I hear this term “base” often but don’t really understand it. Is this something that can change depending on your route bidding or is this one of the airline hubs? How can base location change and is it something you can choose?
Great question! A "base" is where your trips begin and end, a place you report to at the start and end of your trips. As a new hire, you are assigned a base. As time goes on and your seniority builds, you have the option of choosing a different base. A "junior" base is one not many people want and most pilots are assigned. A "senior" base is one that's desirable and difficult to get. Now, a "junior" base might work perfectly for you and that's great! It means life will be easier for you with no commuting. At an airline, SENIORITY IS EVERYTHING and you can't be randomly reassigned to a different base willy-nilly. Hope that helps!
@@captainchris0211 Local question. For 2nd career changers, which flight school do you recommend, as all out here aren't a good fit with us mid timers 😂?
Yep. You show up with the required hours and one of your checkrides (typically the one before your type rating) is for the ATP. In my case, the ATP checkride and the type rating were one day apart.
