Working Ramp

[Pete]

With so much work now in the industry, are low-time guys still working the ramp waiting for seats? If so, are waits a lot shorter? Trying to figure out if I should get my group 1 IFR or instruct. I'm leaning towards instructing, the more I think about it the more I get enthuised about instructing but I don't want to rule out any other options before I get into it. I know there are old posts on this...but given the industry...what are everyone's opinion are what would offer the best experiences? Thanks

[Rio Bravo]

Yeah we are still working the ramp, where im at its going to be about a year or so before I get to fly. From what I hear the wait from ramp to a flying position has definatley gone down over the past few years, which is good. Ive heard of some places where the wait on the ramp is down to about 6 months. But I guess it depends on where you go/what company u work for......ALSO.....what kinda planes they operate.

I dont have any experience in the industry so I can really give you any advice, just what ive seen so far and what ive heard from friends.

But generally, the wait can be anywhere from 18 months to 6 months, again it depends on what company and stuff like that.

Anyways, good luck.