So after reading all 38 pages of the "Show us your day job" thread I have a question for all career pilots. This might be in the wrong section, so MOD move if needed.
A little background on me:
I am 21 years old and have been dreaming of a career in aviation (flying) since I was 12. I got my first aviation job at 15 working 60hours a week loading ag-cats. Even managed to get a hopper ride once. I moved on to maintinance and have worked on Airbus, cessna, piper, aeronica, Grumman, ect. Over the past few years Managed to get a few hours from a few of them. I have friends that broker and operate 2 Merlin's a 3B and a 3C, as well as one Metroliner, saberliner. If I had any turbine time it would be from flying right seat on trips with them.
I am still a student pilot, got caught up in school and neglected to take my check ride. I have about 70 hours, 40 of which is tail wheel and nothing bigger than a 210 Cessna logged. I am an EMT and dont make a whole lot of money, luckily I have a very supportive wife.
So to my question:
What do I need to do to get a decent flying job? I understand I need to finish my PPL and get my ratings. But what direction should I head to eventually make it I a corporate pilot job. I need more turbine time to qualify for the insurance on my uncles caravan. I am building my rv4 with hope to build hours and maye get a job flying pipeline patrol, dusting, and any other low time job I can get until Ivan move up..
I want to know what y'all would do to work your way to a corporate career starting where I am. Military is out of the question
I would appreciate any advice or comments anyone can give
A little background on me:
I am 21 years old and have been dreaming of a career in aviation (flying) since I was 12. I got my first aviation job at 15 working 60hours a week loading ag-cats. Even managed to get a hopper ride once. I moved on to maintinance and have worked on Airbus, cessna, piper, aeronica, Grumman, ect. Over the past few years Managed to get a few hours from a few of them. I have friends that broker and operate 2 Merlin's a 3B and a 3C, as well as one Metroliner, saberliner. If I had any turbine time it would be from flying right seat on trips with them.
I am still a student pilot, got caught up in school and neglected to take my check ride. I have about 70 hours, 40 of which is tail wheel and nothing bigger than a 210 Cessna logged. I am an EMT and dont make a whole lot of money, luckily I have a very supportive wife.
So to my question:
What do I need to do to get a decent flying job? I understand I need to finish my PPL and get my ratings. But what direction should I head to eventually make it I a corporate pilot job. I need more turbine time to qualify for the insurance on my uncles caravan. I am building my rv4 with hope to build hours and maye get a job flying pipeline patrol, dusting, and any other low time job I can get until Ivan move up..
I want to know what y'all would do to work your way to a corporate career starting where I am. Military is out of the question
I would appreciate any advice or comments anyone can give