Flying CL300 International w/ Flexjet question?

[Iam3rd]

I just got hired with Flexjet into the CL300 and was curious as to how much international flying it does and to where. What countries can Flexjet fly to.

 

[johnsonrod]

I just got hired with Flexjet into the CL300 and was curious as to how much international flying it does and to where. What countries can Flexjet fly to.

I would say that you can expect a lot of Mexico (Cabo, Cancun, etc.) and the Caribbean). I see those guys flying down to St. Thomas and Barbados all the time. I thought I saw one fly nonstop from Jackson Hole, Wyoming to Cancun last week. You will also do some Hawaii flights. Not too sure about Europe. Very nice airplane.

 

[Iam3rd]

In the CL300 at Flexjet, what % is domestic and the rest international?

 

[CL300Pilot]

98% domestic 2 % international. That is a best guess. If you have any other questions, feel free to PM me or call your ACP.

 

[C604Pilot]

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The 300 is doiing more Intl every day, ie Europe. Its ability to go random route over the Atlantic at high altitude instead of getting in line with others allows it to use its maximum range.

Remember time of year determines how much Intl the Co is doing. Like Spring Break, mywhole rotation was Island flying.

Chat with CL300, this guy is always correct with his post.

 

[walshsfly]

International is all luck of the draw. I've been in the plane for just over a year now and I haven't crossed yet, but I know a lot of guys that have. Remember its a 7 hour airplane, it can go anywhere from just about anywhere. I've done 6:45 without leaving the country, and landed lots of fuel left. Its an amazing machine and you'll love flying it.

 

[johnsonrod]

International is all luck of the draw. I've been in the plane for just over a year now and I haven't crossed yet, but I know a lot of guys that have. Remember its a 7 hour airplane, it can go anywhere from just about anywhere. I've done 6:45 without leaving the country, and landed lots of fuel left. Its an amazing machine and you'll love flying it.

Little off topic, but how would you compare flying the CL300 to flying the CRJ in terms of handling, systems, ergonomics up front, etc.? How many hours up front before it starts to get uncomfortable? I've heard 1-2 hours in the Citation X...

For international flying specifically, do all CL300 pilots receive the same training or is it seniority based? Could a new FO on the line get a European trip?

 

[Iam3rd]

I have not started there yet, but from what I hear not many FO's get the european trips. I hear usually new captains go with check airmans to get checked out over there. Unless its going to be a quick turn there with min. rest and then coming back.

 

[walshsfly]

Little off topic, but how would you compare flying the CL300 to flying the CRJ in terms of handling, systems, ergonomics up front, etc.? How many hours up front before it starts to get uncomfortable? I've heard 1-2 hours in the Citation X...

For international flying specifically, do all CL300 pilots receive the same training or is it seniority based? Could a new FO on the line get a European trip?

The 300 is, in my opinion, easy to fly. The CRJ was built to be easy to fly for even low time pilots, the 300 isn't, but its not hard, just has more real feel to it. The systems are different but even easier than the RJ's, its a more automated airplane, and it was made to have the autopilot do most of the flying. For comfort up front, is their any airplane made that's comfy for more than 2 hours, I can't even sit in my lazy boy for more than 2 hours without having to get up. Good thing the cabin is big enough to stand up in.

International training is done during initial, I have meet one guy that said he crossed either during or right after his IOE, I have slept since then so I'm not completely sure.

 

[haulingthemail]

International trips over the pond are usually extended trips. When this happens they start at the top of the senority list and go through each one asking if they want the extended trip. There are different things that apply to it. You'll learn more about it when the time comes. But for now just worry more about getting through class and training then if you get to go over the pond.