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!

 

[WhyFlare]

Its easy to get work if you have a type but no time in it. SIC work ofcourse. Depends if you have previous Capt. experience. LRjet is good for loads of contract work because it covers an amazing number of aircraft. LR23 to LR55.

Just be willing to travel where the jobs are.

 

[bizjet800]

A good thing to do is go to your local airport, or make some calls, and find out if any companies need contract pilots and on what plane. If you can get some interest in a certain plane, I would go with that type rating. Some companies will allow you to use their "training discount" meaning they can get you a deal on the type rating and you can get some contract work out of it. That said, I would also go with the numbers. A G-IV is a great type rating to have since there are what, about 600 G-IVs in service? I know it costs more but you can also make more to offset the costs. And many companies will use you even if you have the rating but no time in type. I got the G-II/III type rating and have been very busy for the last six months doing contract work.

 

[osy007]

How do you guys find contract work?

I have never bothered to look. Is there a website or anything to list your resume?

 

[sleepy]

How do you guys find contract work?

I have never bothered to look. Is there a website or anything to list your resume?

There are a number of websites for contract flying. Google it. You can also go through Jet Professionals in TEB.

http://www.flycontract.com/?gclid=CPvaiorW_pECFSSCkwodgjNf4Q
http://pilots4rent.com/icp.shtml
http://www.corporatepilot.com/contract.html

 

[willNOTfly4free]

I still want to know why 'someone' would want to give a regional FO a biz jet type rating with no job attached to it.

 

[X-Wind]

Buying a type for contracting reasons is a personal business deal.
Business 101: *Market- will determine your success.

Supply and demand... look at jobs sites to determine what type is in most demand and then research those positions. Remember no time in type will put you at the bottom of a contractors hire list. So with that said...Choose a type rating where the demand is high and this will put you at the top of the hiring list.
Don't forget...its who you know...not what you know..
NETWORK.....NETWORK......NETWORK

Try to get a 135 check in type.....this will help..

Good Luck!

 

[BoilerUP]

I still want to know why 'someone' would want to give a regional FO a biz jet type rating with no job attached to it.

Knowing Roswell, I'd guess it has something to do with sexual favors.

Regardless, I want somebody (anybody!) to "give" me a free type! Make mine a C680 or H25B w/ 800XP differences, please...

 

[blzr]

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.

There are a bunch of citations out there, as well as a lot of citation pilots. You probably won't be competative with them with 2500 hrs. Insurance just won't cover you as a PIC. If you get the citation type, start building your PIC time if the other guy will let you ride in the left seat (Good luck).

 

[BoilerUP]

There are a bunch of citations out there, as well as a lot of citation pilots. You probably won't be competative with them with 2500 hrs. Insurance just won't cover you as a PIC. If you get the citation type, start building your PIC time if the other guy will let you ride in the left seat (Good luck).

I am listed as PIC on our insurance with 2500tt, 1500 jet, and 100 in type.

 

[blzr]

I am listed as PIC on our insurance with 2500tt, 1500 jet, and 100 in type.

Good for you. you would probably not be competative here unless you were doing the bosses daughter/son(??). We have a bunch of old crusties with B-17 time flying the Citations (500/550's) and you'd think they were flying the X-1 from the way they talk. Just have to chuckle...It's still a 172 with jet engines.