Eclipse Pilot Wannabes - Opp in Louisiana

[On Your Six]

Found this on Avcrew.com. Interesting because it sort of sets the bar for part 91 expectations with regard to the Eclipse. Of course no details on the compensation/benefits. With those time requirements, someone could probably find a decent Citation or Lear position in the Southeast too. I would expect this salary would need to be high in order to attract qualified people. Perhaps they will throw in some good gumbo allowance....


Eclipse 500 Chief Pilot (LA) 10/26
Louisiana based corporation is accepting resumes for a Chief Pilot to fly their Eclipse to be delivered in February 2008. Qualified candidates must have:

• a current 1st or 2nd class medical,
• ATP rating,
• Pro Card,
• 5000 Total Time,
• 1000 turbojet,
• 500 turbojet PIC,
• minimum of two turbojet type ratings, and
• no accidents or violations.

Recent experience should include a minimum of 100 hours in the last year with 25 hours in the past 90 days operating a turbine-powered aircraft as a single pilot with at least a FMS or GPS moving map navigator. Plane to be based in southwest Louisiana. Benefits and type rating provided. Qualified applicants click here to apply online.

 

[bizjet800]

I thought the same thing. Anyone with that kind of time isn't likely to "step down" do an Eclipse unless it has a large salary attached to it. And what's with the TWO type ratings requirement?

 

[tathepilot]

• Pro Card

what is pro card..?

 

[On Your Six]

Whoever takes that position better be skinny because that airplane ain't very big. Saw one a few weeks ago sitting next to a Cirrus and the Cirrus looked bigger and more comfortable.

I guess you would have to limit your gumbo intake...

 

[Tgaug6300]

what is pro card..?

Proficiency Card: It is a card given by FlightSafety that states that you meet, or exceed ATP standards in that particular model of airplane. Some insurance companies offer discounts for those who hold one.

 

[tathepilot]

Proficiency Card: It is a card given by FlightSafety that states that you meet, or exceed ATP standards in that particular model of airplane. Some insurance companies offer discounts for those who hold one.

ok, cool.. thanks..

 

[bizjet800]

Proficiency Card: It is a card given by FlightSafety that states that you meet, or exceed ATP standards in that particular model of airplane. Some insurance companies offer discounts for those who hold one.

A discount? meet or exceed standards? Are you kdding? A pro card is nothing more than your training record on a neat little card. EVERYONE that attends Flight Safety or Simuflite (or any approved training center) receives a "pro card."

 

[svcta]

Pro card is a joke. (Anyone with a type rating has met or exceeded the ATP standards in that type, by the way)

 

[JimNtexas]

Given the nature of past Eclipse delivery promises, it is my opinion that the applicant better be sure there is a job if the plane is not ready in February.

 

[ultrarunner]

Recent experience should include a minimum of 100 hours in the last year with 25 hours in the past 90 days operating a turbine-powered aircraft as a single pilot

So, with those requirements, you're pretty much limiting yourself to the turbo prop crowd.

Not many turbo jet pilots that have been flying around solo....'cept for the few straight-wing citation drivers that are flying solo, right?

Prly not a lot of those folks looking. But maybe.