Best Contract Pilot Type Rating

[ROSWELL41]

Hypothetical Scenario:
Someone is going to give you a corporate aircraft type rating. You have no time in type to date, but have 2500TT and over 1000 hrs Jet SIC. What aircraft would you choose and why? Assume you wanted to try and make some $$ as a contract pilot/copilot.

 

[Swass]

Citation type would be my vote.

 

[Frozen Ronin]

I would guess one would have to ask several questions, first. Since the size of the aircraft will determine the type of flight mission it suits best, you need to figure out if you like flying shorter or longer flights, factor in your overnights, etc. Are you looking to work in as many places possible, or just out of the bigger airports and corporate 'hub' locations? The Citation would work well in more places, but if you're looking for overseas or long flights, you'll want something bigger. These things you've already thought of, I'm sure. More bigger, current airframes demand better pay. 737 types are cheaper than many small corporate jet ratings, too. Things to think about.

Good luck

Ronin

 

[Ernest T. Bass]

Money in the short run: Sovereign or Challenger 300. Citation typed guys are a dime a dozen - supply and demand.

Yes, I have a Citation type.

 

[sleepy]

I think it will be pretty hard to get much work with a type but no time in type.

 

[svcta]

I think it will be pretty hard to get much work with a type but no time in type.

I can't believe it took 4 posts to get the here. He's right, with no time in type it will be tough to find much work. Go with what you've got the SIC time in.

 

[willNOTfly4free]

Did you win a scholarship for this type rating?

 

[ultrarunner]

I can't believe it took 4 posts to get the here. He's right, with no time in type it will be tough to find much work. Go with what you've got the SIC time in.

Yep on all that. If you're looking to do contract work after you get the type, it's going to be tough to essentially impossible with no time in type. The underwriter is your limiting factor. 50 to 100 hours minimum IN TYPE for PIC and 25 to 50 hours IN TYPE for SIC are the generally accepted minimums that you will see under the 'Open Pilot Warranty Clause'. I would think about getting typed in the Beechjet or Citation.

Also look at your local area. Is this were you are likely to do your work? If so talk to the operators. Feel out their needs, etc...

Good luck.

 

[LR60BOY]

Nobody's mentioned the LR-JET type.

 

[ultrarunner]

Nobody's mentioned the LR-JET type.

I didn't mention it because the underwriters are MOST picky about time in type. And history shows for good reason!