From the "Make sure that only he can get the job" Dept:

[FlyFlyFly]

Gulfstream 550 and Pilatus PC12 Captain (Western US) 1/24

Part 91 flight department, based in the western US, is seeking a Gulfstream 550 and Pilatus PC-12 Captain. Applicant must be current in both models with FlightSafety training in the G550 and SimCom training in the PC-12 within the last year. Competitive salary and benefits package. Please do not apply if you do not meet the qualifications.

There must be oh, maybe one candidate?

FlightSafety for the G
SimCom for the PC12

What a joke...

 

[Brett Hull]

Don't be so sure... The CP posted this on NBAA Airmail today saying he still doesn't have a candidate yet. Just trying to cut down on people sending resumes without the G type.

 

[FlyFlyFly]

Your right Brett. I got the very well written email, and I now understand, but the ad as shown is different from the email.

I believe they are going to have to settle for a GV pilot that has some PT6 time.

 

[Brett Hull]

I think you're right. I still don't understand why he has to have a G typed pilot. Are they really that much different from anything else? It seems every Gulfstream job posted wants someone already typed. I mean, I've never flown a Gulfstream, but do you pull back on the thrust levers to go up? Pull the yoke back to go fast? Turn it to the left to get right rudder; press the rudder pedals to get aileron?

What ever happened to hiring ther right person?

Sorry...rant over.

 

[Hugh Johnson]

I think you're right. I still don't understand why he has to have a G typed pilot. Are they really that much different from anything else? It seems every Gulfstream job posted wants someone already typed. I mean, I've never flown a Gulfstream, but do you pull back on the thrust levers to go up? Pull the yoke back to go fast? Turn it to the left to get right rudder; press the rudder pedals to get aileron?

What ever happened to hiring ther right person?

Sorry...rant over.

Because the type cost 40 grand.

 

[NW Flyer]

And the insurance company wants 500 hours in type...

 

[G4G5]

Their are a few G550/G5 and PC12 operators out there, more then you would think.

Their is an opeartion out of Houston that has a G550, a G5, 2 lears and 2-PC12s. Their is another one that I can't recall off the top of my head That has a G5 and a PC12, and then their is this guy, who is a developer.

From what I was told the PC12 makes a great, "ranch aircraft".

 

[NW Flyer]

If that were my position to advertise for, I would look for "Qualified and current G550 Captain, Pilatus training and experience preferred".

For an operation like that, sending a guy to Pilatus school should be a small expense, and anyone insurable in the 550 should be fine in the PC-12 after 25 hours or so in type and school.

 

[TXGold]

I've heard of an outfit in Florida with these two planes and more. Still an unusual limiting requirement.

 

[AA717driver]

Any idea WHAT part of the western U.S.? TC