There is a school near me that offers multi-IFR training in a Chieftain. It's nearly double the cost per hour as the Aztec that's also nearby at another school. 500 vs 1000/ hour.
As a new guy that will be looking for my first job soon, is the handful of Navajo hours worth the added cost as far as job applications go?
Presumably if the job was on a Navajo it wouldn't hurt, but in general does Navajo vs Aztec make a big difference if the hours are single digits?
Thanks
Is Multi-IFR training in a Navajo Chieftain worth the money?
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Re: Is Multi-IFR training in a Navajo Chieftain worth the money?
Short answer: No.
Slightly longer awnser: if you get hired on a Navajo, the company will train you on how to operate their Navajo. 10 hours of Navajo time, is a SINGLE busy day operating commercially. It won't make a difference in the hiring process of any reputable operator. If I was hiring, I would look at it as a downside as it shows poor judgement and a lack of understanding of the progression and the job.
Slightly longer awnser: if you get hired on a Navajo, the company will train you on how to operate their Navajo. 10 hours of Navajo time, is a SINGLE busy day operating commercially. It won't make a difference in the hiring process of any reputable operator. If I was hiring, I would look at it as a downside as it shows poor judgement and a lack of understanding of the progression and the job.
Re: Is Multi-IFR training in a Navajo Chieftain worth the money?
Well that's interesting.porcsord wrote: ↑Fri Sep 20, 2024 6:28 am Short answer: No.
Slightly longer awnser: if you get hired on a Navajo, the company will train you on how to operate their Navajo. 10 hours of Navajo time, is a SINGLE busy day operating commercially. It won't make a difference in the hiring process of any reputable operator. If I was hiring, I would look at it as a downside as it shows poor judgement and a lack of understanding of the progression and the job.
Thanks
Re: Is Multi-IFR training in a Navajo Chieftain worth the money?
Agree; No.
Train in the Aztec. They are a perfectly fine airplane, and a little more forgiving for your first few hours of multi. There is no added value to you for the extra $500 per hour for a Navajo, until you're very confident in the Aztec, then it's just some differences training. When you first start flying something very different to what you're used to, the smaller nuance differences will be harder for you to pick up, until you settle in with the big differences. So don't pay more to overwhelm yourself right from the start. Build a good foundation of experience in steps - don't try to drink from the firehose!
Train in the Aztec. They are a perfectly fine airplane, and a little more forgiving for your first few hours of multi. There is no added value to you for the extra $500 per hour for a Navajo, until you're very confident in the Aztec, then it's just some differences training. When you first start flying something very different to what you're used to, the smaller nuance differences will be harder for you to pick up, until you settle in with the big differences. So don't pay more to overwhelm yourself right from the start. Build a good foundation of experience in steps - don't try to drink from the firehose!
