Breaking into the Corp aviation world

[Flyby1206]

Hello all, I am currently an RJ FO and have really had enough of the schedules and ridiculous pay. I would like to hear any advice/info about getting into corp aviation in the New England area, specifically PSM, MHT, ASH, BED areas. Is it reasonable to get hired without a type for an FO position? What would be a rough figure for starting FO pay in an entry-level corp flying job? Should I just be hanging out in FBOs trying to make contacts? Thanks for the help!

 

[landlover]

the best way is to get a type rating in a biz jet and like you said hang around fbos and make contacts. hitting the street dropping resumes isn't going to hurt either. most corporate guys start out flying dogsh!t charter then get upgraded to captain then move onto a corporate gig after they get a lot of PIC time. but having the right connections could easily trump all of the above. starting pay will vary from aircraft to aircraft.

 

[G100driver]

Do NOT go out and buy a type rating! As a CP I would no interest in you. Kinda like the PFT thing in the 90's.

The rest of the advice is sound. Unfortunatly you might end up flying charter for a long time. Best QOL is at NetJets if you want to go frac.

 

[landlover]

Do NOT go out and buy a type rating! As a CP I would no interest in you. Kinda like the PFT thing in the 90's.

The rest of the advice is sound. Unfortunatly you might end up flying charter for a long time. Best QOL is at NetJets if you want to go frac.

i re-read my post and you are correct, i inadvertantly implied buying your own type rating. that was not my intention at all. sorry about the mix up. DO NOT BUY A TYPE RATING! i was trying to say go fly charter and get yourself in a position to become captain

 

[Flyby1206]

The rest of the advice is sound. Unfortunatly you might end up flying charter for a long time. Best QOL is at NetJets if you want to go frac.

Thanks for the advice, I would never have a desire to or afford to buy a type rating. Ive thought about trying NJA to see if the 7on7off sched would work for me. Is it looked down upon if someone left NJA after less than a year with a type?

 

[G100driver]

Take a closer look at the contract at NJA. It might be a better gig than you think. Over the long term it might be a better place than a lot of the 91 flight departments out there. The big comanies with big iron and great benefits are few and far between when you consider all the scumbag charter and low rent 91 flight department out there.

Good luck!

 

[BoilerUP]

Do you meet NJA's requirements?

2500tt and an ATP?

You might consider Avantair or Alpha Flying if you don't both as have bases around MHT/BOS I believe, and would wash the "airline stink" off you. Downside is both are props.

Or you could just know somebody...that's what I did...

 

[Flyby1206]

Do you meet NJA's requirements?

2500tt and an ATP?

You might consider Avantair or Alpha Flying if you don't both as have bases around MHT/BOS I believe, and would wash the "airline stink" off you. Downside is both are props.

Or you could just know somebody...that's what I did...

I dont have the ATP yet, just the written, so I will eventually have to cough up some cash and take the checkride. I have a boatload of SIC RJ time, but that wont get me far anywhere in the aviaton world. Ive looked into Avantair and Alpha, but the reason i wanted to go corp was to avoid long trips like the 7on7off lifestyle.

 

[BoilerUP]

If you don't know somebody, don't have an ATP and don't have any corporate experience it is EXTREMELY difficult to break into Part 91 flying as a current 121 pilot.

A fractional or, to accommodate your desired schedule a charter company, will help you make the transition. If I could get an offer from a 135 company to be a light jet CA there, anybody can - believe me!

Good luck!

 

[Floyd94]

So which is better? A quality part 91 job or NJA?